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A Visit to Rodale Institute

January 26, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Since snowmageddon is making its way way to us here in Pennsylvania, I thought it would be a great day to do some virtual gardening in case I get buried in the white stuff for a few weeks!  By this time of year, I have a big stack of seed catalogs screaming my name.  I always carefully thumb through them, earmarking pages of interest, and then start my list.  I like to check out the new varieties and add a few of them to my usual repertoire.  I tend to buy a lot more more than I need but have found that when stored properly, seeds are extremely resilient and last a lot longer than you’d expect.

This year, I’m planning a little garden for the chickens so a lot of the leftover seeds will be used there.  The chicken garden will be in the chicken run and will be protected by a covering of wire mesh so they’ll be able to enjoy the tender green tops without pulling up the entire plant from its roots.

For a gardener, it’s a lifelong education and I’m always learning from and inspired by other gardeners.  A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Rodale Institute — the birthplace of organic agriculture in North America.  The Rodale Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach.  Set on 333 acres in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the Institute offers comprehensive programs serving a range of people from farmers to educators to community leaders to children.

Gardens, chickens, and a bee conservancy are just a few of the things you’ll discover there!

Rodale Institute — the birthplace of organic agriculture in North America.  The Rodale Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to pioneering organic farming through research and outreach.  Set on 333 acres in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the Institute offers comprehensive programs serving a range of people from farmers to educators to community leaders to children.  Chickens, gardens, and a bee conservancy  are just a few of the many things you'll discover there!

Organic gardening may seem like a newer trend to some but all the way back in 1954, Rodale founder J. I. Rodale wrote:  “Organics is not a fad. It has been a long-established practice — much more firmly grounded than the current chemical flair. Present agricultural practices are leading us downhill.”

If you’re ever in the area, be certain to stop by for a visit.  You’ll be glad you did!

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