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In the Academy-winning award movie "La grande bellezza, " a Mother Teresa-like elderly nun is asked why she only eats roots, and she answers "because roots are important." And how they...
Most homeowners are probably gardened out by this time of the year. But if you do a few simple chores now it will give you a leg up come spring....
You might think it to be a new trend, but Goatscaping is in the news because it's effective and it works! In "The Garden Plot" this month, Jim takes us to...
This week in "The Garden Plot: Growing & Caring Tips for the Family Garden & Landscape," you are introduced to multiple embedded multidisciplinary learning opportunities via woodland gardens. Also known as...
It's been a long cold winter, but longer still for our insects and plants as they struggled to remain robust in the face of the chilly temperatures. Read about the impact...
Got the gardening bug? You can begin to plant in your gardens, even if you're living in the Hilltowns! This month in "The Garden Plot," Jim shares his top five...
Teaching moments are found everywhere, especially in our gardens and natural surroundings. This month in “The Garden Plot,” Jim writes about climate change and the changes to insect populations this brings....
Preserving food from the fall harvest not only will supply your family with local food all winter long, but it can also support your children's learning in chemistry and biology. ...
In "The Garden Plot" this month, Hilltown Families Contributing Writer, Jim McSweeney, shares five plants to include in your home garden that add beauty in the colder months while attracting wildlife......
This month in "The Garden Plot," local landscape designer and Hilltown Families contributing writer, Jim McSweeney, shares his "Big 3" - three attributes to consider when adding or removing plants from...
It might be September, but that doesn't mean it's time to neglect your family garden! This month in "The Garden Plot," Jim share five suggested garden chores you can do...
Are you growing blueberries, tomatoes and/or potatoes in your home garden this summer? Hilltown Families Contributing Writer, Jim McSweeney talks about the bug & blight challenges of these home crops in...
Skip using a water sprinkler to water your gardens.... sprinklers were meant for lawns, and for cooling off the kids! Here are some tips on how and when to water your...
Environmentally sound garden practices for the family garden One of the major keys to a successful garden is the incorporation of organic matter into the soil every year. I remember taking...
5 Simple Steps for Pruning Raspberries Picking ripe raspberries straight off of their canes and popping them into your mouth is a summer delight that kids can carry with them into...
Pruning Blueberry Bushes April is a great month to get the family outdoors and getting their landscape ready for the spring. Families can rake the leaves missed in October, pick up...
5 Gardening Tips for Late Winter Spring is just around the corner and planning your garden with your kids while there’s still snow on the ground can be both fun and...