I got bit this week - not cool! 😖
Published: Sun, 08/13/23
Hello there, Rural Sprout readers, I’m sitting on my balcony, enjoying the loveliest summer breeze. For once, it’s not humid as all get out. The sun…
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🍂🍏🥧Fall Sneak Peek - Despite the heat, it's coming! 🥧🍏🍂
Published: Wed, 08/09/23
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, I know, I know, it’s hard to think about fall when we’re in the midst of another heat wave. But…
🌿🍅🥕 Instant Pot Gardening - No-Blanch Frozen Zucchini - Container Garden Mistakes
Published: Sun, 08/06/23
Greetings, Rural Sprout readers, How was everyone’s week? We’ve been enjoying some beautiful summer weather. I’ve been outside as much as possible.
😠 Ugh, I've had it! I'll bet you're fed up, too.
Published: Wed, 08/02/23
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, I'm ready to scream a four-letter word. Pest! This Wednesday is all about the creatures…
🫙🥒🎃Fix Bitter Cucumbers | Prune Unruly Pumpkins | Save Those Seeds🎃🥒🫙
Published: Sun, 07/30/23
Hiya, Rural Sprout readers, I sure hope you’re all staying cool. This heat is crazy. Don’t forget to stay hydrated! I made a two-gallon batch of…
🪴There's something growing, but it's not in your garden!🪴
Published: Wed, 07/26/23
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! Hello, Rural Sprout Readers, I was on my way out to my balcony with a watering can and plant fertilizer when I passed a very…
A natural fertilizer that's cheap & lasts forever? Yup. It exists. 🌿
Published: Mon, 07/24/23
Happy Monday, Rural Sprout Readers, Do you forget to fertilize your garden? Or do you wish you didn't have to fertilize so often? Wouldn't it be great…
🔥🌱While the heat wave continues, do what your plants are doing!🌱🔥
Published: Sun, 07/23/23
Oh, my goodness, Rural Sprout readers, I need to get something off my chest. I do not do well in the heat. And with this summer’s epic heat wave, I am…
🍅No red tomatoes?🍅 Are your green tomatoes stuck on pause?
Published: Fri, 07/21/23
Greetings, Rural Sprout Readers, Here we are, coming into the home stretch of July, and we've eaten one single, solitary tomato from our garden. My…
🥵 Is it hot enough for you?🌡️
Published: Wed, 07/19/23
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! Hiya, Rural Sprout Readers, Don't you hate it when people say that? "Is it hot enough for you?" The UPS man delivered a…