Gardening Archives - Page 7 of 9

In winter, we have a tendency to look at our orchards and wonder what can be done to produce more or healthier fruit.

The Alton Farmer’s Market met for one final time for the season. Vendors set up tables with a variety of goods to sell.

Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants to help.

On Saturday, August 29, 2020, Wes Conrad did a demonstration on how to make a birdhouse from gourds.

Farmer’s came early to set up their booths and prepare themselves for the shoppers soon to come their way.

Bird watching is a hobby that one can cultivate easily from home at work, in the city or countryside, any time of day or night.

People in Alton cannot afford to run to regional markets every weekend, but Duane Dawson made it his mission to change that.

There’s nothing worse than working hard to create a beautiful garden only to have it destroyed by typical garden pests.

Besides delicious fresh food, patrons purchased baskets and t-shirts and personalized towels.

Even with holiday celebrations consuming the buyers’ thoughts, a crowd turned up at Tucker Creek Park.

In Alton, the farmer’s market is more than just produce- the market offers baskets, honey, homemade pies, and even beef.

Sunny, clear skies and plenty of parking were a welcome sight to both sellers and buyers at the farmer’s market.