By Hattie Robb With Easter season upon us, you might want to reconsider your annual visit from the Easter bunny and instead, grab some all-natural eggs from Alcove Farms. Not only is this operation a beacon of great stewardship but it is also a wonderful source for fresh and healthy poultry products. When Ron and … Continued
Fairy gardens are a charming option for gardening enthusiasts and provide an enchanting, imaginative look in almost every setting. Photo credit: Enchanting Whims Specifically, fairy gardens are miniature landscapes created with small-scale plants and accessories. Depending on the size of your area, fairy gardens can be as big or as small as you choose. You … Continued
The cold weather may just be hitting us, but there’s no better time than to start planning for beautiful spring weather. Our favorite part about the springtime is the fresh air and the step back into gardening! It’s time to plan the day when you get to dig into that soil and plant the … Continued
This week, Local Llano gets our hands dirty to give you the best scoop on compost. Many home gardeners are not informed about the composting process, or the benefits composting can bring to your garden. Compost can help your soil retain nutrients, allow worms and other helpful microbial organisms thrive, staves off drought’s side effects … Continued
