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LDS stake garden grows vegetables, skills and unity
Members of the Payson Mt. Nebo Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came together last week to plant a garden for the fourth consecutive year. Before its beginning in 2009, the stake presidency, consisting of Rodney Newman, Robert Marsh and Mark DeHart, felt a garden would be...
{Lifestyle} Planting an Edible Garden
Mormon Life says: Whether you have two acres or two containers, it is possible to harvest crops nearly year round in your own little slice of garden heaven.
“Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the veggies is?”Planting an edible landscape gives room for all the veggies and fruits any family would love. In many areas, spring planting may...
LDS members inspire faith-driven initiatives to preserve the natural world
Despite sharing a small south-campus apartment with three other roommates, Brian Shirts is passionate about his garden, which he cultivates on a few small patches of Earth in his apartment complex parking lot. “The ability to make my own spaghetti sauce and make it taste better than anything you...
Community Garden Helps Stake, Families Grow Together
Steady labor, a positive attitude, and faith in God can yield the sweetest of fruits. Such a harvest is being enjoyed by scores of folks from all backgrounds at the Provident Community Garden located in a suburban area of northern Las Vegas. The members of the Las Vegas Nevada Sandstone Stake...
LDS green thumbs learning provident living by gardening
Mormon Life says: I love this idea.
Here's a tip from the folks here at the Provident Community Garden that will benefit even the most seasoned green thumb: No garden is complete without turnips — "turn up" with determination; "turn...
Gardening project in Arizona
Mormon Life says: I love the idea of having ward or stake gardens.
In February of 2009, Allen C. Christensen received a request from Larry Justice, president of the Tuba City Arizona Stake, for help with a project. A gardening project, to be more specific, that...
Gardens teach children important life lessons
Mormon Life says: Great tips for building your kids' enthusiasm for gardening.
Young children love gardening. For parents, a home vegetable garden provides a great opportunity to teach children some of life’s most valuable lessons. In October 1977, LDS Church President...
Essential Herbs for Home Storage and Use
Mormon Life says: Have you ever considered storing your own medicinal herbs? This is a simple list of common and easy-to-obtain herbs and their uses. Remember: use with care!
Many people keep a variety of herbal remedies on hand for home use. This is not intended to be an exhaustive treatise on the use of medicinal herbs, but rather a simple list of easy-to-obtain...
Planting the seeds of self-reliance
Many Church members live in apartments or small homes with no yard space for a garden plot. Others live in dry regions where the soil is barren. Some feel that they do not have the time or financial means to grow their own food. Yet with faith, diligence, patience, and a little creativity, anyone...
Essential Herb Gardening
Mormon Life says: Growing herbs 101.
Food gardening has proven to be a useful, and tasty, hobby for many. For some, it is a passion. “You feel a sense of accomplishment taking something from a seed and seeing it grow,” says Greg...
Coming Up Weeds
Mormon Life says: Ah, weeding. The favorite Saturday pastime of adults and children alike. Many of us can recall fond childhood memories of hot summer days spent pulling, prying, even putting our whole weight behind those stubborn pests.
Truly, weeding is one memory that the years can't romanticize. Isn't there an easier way to get it done? Well, yes. Wet the soil. It's an old tip, but it's an important one, especially when your...
Sowing the Seeds of Survival
Mormon Life says: Storing and planting garden seeds is a great way to reap the benefits of gardening now and in the future.
I decided we would take a small detour on our journey to preparedness to talk about something that is probably on many minds this time of year: gardening. I know what you're thinking--what does...
Square Foot Gardening
Mormon Life says: With just a few unconventional techniques, you can have a beautiful, unique, and organized garden that doesn’t take too much effort.
Picture your garden: Is it overgrown with weeds? Is it ugly and embarrassing? Are there any edible plants at all? Now imagine a new garden without these common ailments. Upon first look, the...
Apartment Gardening
Mormon Life says: Many apartment dwellers may have resigned themselves to living without a garden. But even with limited space and resources, you can grow some great things through container gardening.
Container gardening is about your only option if you only have a balcony or a patio. Don't fear; you can grow a great garden in containers. Here are some tips: Good Plants for containers...
Landscaping 101
Mormon Life says: You might think you have to hire someone to make the perfect yard a reality, but anyone who is willing to take the time and use the right tools can create their own picturesque landscape.
There are so many things to consider in landscaping that you might feel intimidated when it comes to making your own yard beautiful. Never fear. Whether you are starting a new landscape from...
