Getting a head start on the gardening season is quite difficult sometimes. Predicting that last frost can be kind of hard, especially with the erratic weather conditions these past few years. Read more »
March 15, 2008 marks the date of the 4th annual Tennessee Organic Growers Association Conference. This year’s event will take place on the Tennessee State University campus. Registration is $50 before March 1, 2008 and $60 afterwards. The event is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Read more »
Question: Jamion from Chattanooga, TN asks: “What do you pack for a backpacking trip?”
Jamion, the three things to remember about backpacking are: weight, weight, and weight! You want to pack as light as possible, but still have the items you need. There are a few mandatory items you never want to go without. I have gone in on a day trip and lost my way around, turning into an overnight trip. You always want to be prepared for anything that could happen, because sooner or later Read more »
I remember my grandfather waking me up at 5:00 a.m. every Saturday morning to help work the garden. We would take our freshly picked vegetables to the farmers market, where he would back the truck up into the crowded parking lot. Not long ago, I was in middle school at the time, in the early 90s. He always gave me our earnings, usually around $100. Looking at it now, he gave me more than that. Read more »