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Great Mountain Forest to host Nature Writing Retreat at Historic Yale Camp in Falls Village, Conn., Aug. 7 to 9

“The retreat brings people together, builds community in the forest, gets participants outside and off their screens, and uses nature sustainably to heal and inspire minds and souls,” stated Great Mountain Forest Executive Director Michael Zafros. Retreat registration closes on July 30.

The Self-Taught Gardener: Fruitful thoughts

Growing fruit is an unpredictable business with bumper crops (where does this term come from?) often followed by less productive seasons.

NATURE’S TURN: Succession sowing; gentler, greener growing practices

As you prepare for succession planting and look ahead to new growing spaces, please consider that creating and maintaining permanent planting beds is the starting point for recognizing soil as an ecosystem of micro- and macro-organisms.

NATURE’S TURN: Summer garden’s rolling crest: savor, harvest, renew, sow

This is a pivotal moment in the cycle of growing and storing food for all seasons.

NATURE’S TURN: Marcescent trees, frost-hardy vegetables

Usually, leeks and the cabbage family survive uncovered until the end of November and beyond. Parsnips left in the ground through winter are prized as a spring treat after the ground thaws.

EATING IN SEASON: Blueberry bonanza

I recently found the recipe for blueberry muffins scribbled – ingredients only – no instructions. Why would I need the instructions? I knew exactly how to make them! I decided to make them. Guess what? I still know how to make them.
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The Edge Is Free To Read.

But Not To Produce.