Blog Introduction: On March 16, 1758, a group of Comanche warriors raided the Mission of San Saba in present-day central Texas. The attack killed or wounded nearly half of the mission’s inhabitants and sent shockwaves throughout the Spanish colonies in North America. In response to the raid, the Spanish mounted a massive expedition against the […]
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing color and falling from the trees, which means it’s time to do some fall clean-up in the garden. We get a lot of questions about the best way to go about cutting back plants in fall, so in today’s video we will address some of […]
Are you thinking of planting winter wheat for the first time? If you live in a wheat-growing region, you may have noticed that your local garden center is already selling winter wheat seed. That’s because now is the perfect time to plant this beneficial crop. Winter wheat can help improve your soil quality and prevent […]
Growing sweet potato slips is a great way to produce a lot of sweet potatoes from just a few starter potatoes. This video will show you the best way to start sweet potato slips, so that you can turn one sweet potato into 100 lbs. of sweet potatoes! By following this method, you can easily […]
In zone 7, there are still many seeds that can be planted in October. Here is a list of 14 seeds that can be planted with a short explanation of each. Arugula β Arugula is a salad green that has a peppery flavor. It can be direct-seeded into the garden or transplanted. Beets β Beets […]
If you’re looking for an interesting and unique plant to add to your garden, look no further than the lifesaver cactus! These fascinating plants produce amazing 5-pointed, star-like blooms with zebra stripes and a thickened center that resembles a root beer-flavored Lifesaver. They also have fascinating 4-sided stems with soft teeth along the edges. In […]
Kevin Hicks has been leading students on tours of Chepstow Castle for almost 30 years, and he’s accumulated quite a few secrets about the castle over that time! In this special video tour, Hicks takes us on a tour of his favourite castle and shares some of the fascinating secrets he’s discovered. From the hidden […]
On March 14, 1912, the Floyd Allen Clan carried out one of the most brutal attacks in Appalachian history. In the space of 90 seconds, 57 bullets were fired into the Hillsville courthouse, killing five men and wounding three more. The Allens were a notorious family from Carroll County, Virginia, who had a long history […]
In his recent book, Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey talks about how our ability to focus is the key to productivity, creativity, and living a meaningful life. By harnessing our attention and learning to focus deeper, we can get more done in less time and become more creative in the process. In this blog post, we’ll summarize […]
Hey friends! I thought you might want an update on the arboretum progress. We had a huge food harvest and were able to plant 9 of the new maples. The drone footage was awesome and really gave us a good look into your vision for the property. We loved the camera angles while using the […]