Capricious Goats in Clinton, Pa has free manure for gardeners that they will load. You just have to bring a truck or other way to get the manure. Email LCAcres2020@gmail.com to set up a time to get the good stuff for the garden.

We are going to have fun at Soergel’s Garden Center on Sunday March 29, 2026 at 1 p.m. while I’m giving away a bunch of unique heirloom tomato and pepper seeds, then presenting a free seed starting demonstration.
Soergel’s Garden Center is located at 2573 Brandt School Rd, Wexford, PA 15090.

Join me in November of 2026 to explore the Christmas markets of Germany, France and Switzerland.
These traditional outdoor festivals feature adorned stalls selling handmade, festive crafts, ornaments, and regional foods. It’s amazing!

Here’s Doug’s guide to starting and growing tomatoes. Follow these instructions for a bountiful harvest.

I had fun interviewing Frank Hyman, author of Ripe Tomato Revolution.
Besides being a tomato junkie, Frank is also an expert in foraging for mushrooms.

We had a lot of fun on Pittsburgh Today Live talking about feeding the birds. There are lots of reasons to feed them, but it’s especially important for gardeners. Feeding them through the winter establishes a foraging route. When it’s time to feed the babies, the birds will hunt the foraging route for insects.