Gretchen SwankApr 5, 20233 minDandelion on Griedunnerschdaag (Green Thursday); a Pennsylvania Dutch TraditionThe Dandelion. Perhaps one of the most misunderstood gifts provided by Mother Nature. Their bright yellow heads pop-up everywhere, and...
Gretchen SwankFeb 7, 20232 minMini-GreenhouseThis year, I decided to try a new method for starting my seeds. This is a mini-greenhouse that is portable and easy to make. I bought...
Gretchen SwankJan 31, 20232 minder Butzemann; Not Just a Scarecrow.Groundhog Day is so much more than the spectacle on display in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania every February 2nd, it marks the beginning of a...
Gretchen SwankNov 17, 20222 minIndoor GardenAmong the many charms Pennsylvania has to offer, four distinct seasons is perhaps the most alluring of her offerings. The balance of...