Hello, and welcome back to another week with the Aspiring Gardener! We apologize for the delay, but are ready to get back into the swing of things. Fall is in full swing, with winter right around the corner, and with it, a number of leafy green delights in your garden. Greens such as Kale, Spinach, Chard, Bok Choy, and Arugala are all capable of being planted in the winter, allowing for multiple harvests so you...

Little Red Hen has entered the NIA’s annual photo contest! And we need your votes!The NIA, which stands for Nonprofits Insurance Alliance, is a group created to serve the insurance needs of the nonprofit community. Every year, they conduct a photo contest so that nonprofits can show off their impact.Each nonprofit can enter one photo, with online voting and an overall review deciding the winners. The top prize is $1000 for the winner, $500 for...

Attention aspiring gardeners! We'd like to quickly remind you to keep an eye on the temperature each night. Obviously, the weather has taken a cold turn, and as we head deeper into fall and winter, it will be increasingly important to make sure you are able to prepare your plants. Future editions of this blog will go more in depth into cold-season plants and the best practices for taking care of them. For today, we'd...

Sam Di’s Picks: Vintage and Home The holidays are coming up in the next month and a half. Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and after that comes Christmas. At Little Red Hen, we already have merchandise out for both of these upcoming holidays. Vintage has a bit of Thanksgiving decor right near the front, with a big turkey statue on top surrounded by pumpkins, smaller turkey shaped spice shakers, autumn colored tree props,...

Hi, this is Jessica P. Today I will be featuring a fun recipe that's great to enjoy with young children. It’s called Strawberry Crescent Rolls. Strawberry jam has great health benefits. Strawberry jam is a great source of energy. Strawberries are also rich in fiber and vitamins A, C, and antioxidants. At our Little Red Hen Kitchen store, we have an amazing strawberry jam from Stonewall Kitchen that would be perfect for this recipe. Let's...

Hello, and welcome back to another week with the Aspiring Gardener! This week we’re taking a small look at the many plants that are poisonous and their care. In essence, taking care of poisonous plants is a little different from taking care of less poisonous plants. The main difference lies in the care that must be taken to not poison yourself while taking care of them. Many poisonous plants are classified as such for how...

Like many Little Red Hen employees, Cheyenne R. demonstrates a magnificent work ethic. Before coming to work for LRH, Cheyenne researched the company and made doubly sure to practice for her job interview.  Cheyenne enjoys working at our Little Red Hen Vintage store, and appreciates the safe work environment. She mostly does computer work and customer service by answering the phone, but she nonetheless takes good pride in her work. Her writing, creativity, and artistic...