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I have no idea where to begin, please help! I already have a garden but need to rethink the layout. I am interested in an education course to boost my knowledge about things. I am interested in purchasing plants for my garden. I'm interested in booking a garden tour. ( Available July -September) I don't need any of those options so I didn't check a box. Hahaha gotcha 🙂

Are You Willing to Make Sacrifices for the Things that Matter? | Sweet Potatoes Part 2

by developingroots | Jan 16, 2019 | Life

If you recall, this last week I had a complete and utter melt down over my sweet potato harvest. You should also know that I rarely take things at surface level. I’m always left asking, “Why?” I was recalling this less than stellar moment of mine to my dear friend and...

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Garden Education

It’s been said that it only takes two generations for a skill to be lost. I am a strong believer in teaching ourselves and our youth how to grow food so we are not so dependent on a store for the very thing that keeps us alive and well. An avid gardener for more than 20 years, I offer multiple options to discover a better way to garden. It should have to be complicated to grow your own food, and there should most definitely be beauty to behold along the way.

What Am I Growing?

I LOVE to experiement in the garden. I truly am astonished at the incredible diversity of plants that exist on this earth, and I want to grow them all. If I had the resources, I would construct a massive green house so I could do just that. Since I don’t have that, I experiment by way of fruits and vegetables that will either survive the harsh Minnesota winters or produce a harvest for me during the growing season. Here is a list of all the varieties I am growing in the coming season.