We are in peak garden production season and there’s a lot happening out there. While you enjoy some satisfying harvests stay alert to new pests showing up now and how to prevent serious damage. Do you know there are some great things that can be planted now? Garlic harvest is almost here, what’s the best way to harvest, cure, and select next year’s crop? This week let’s look at these topics plus a couple key tips to make your garden…
Heat & humidity are great for our gardens but can also trigger the appearance of numerous pests and diseases. Along with the great growth we’re seeing and early harvests of greens, peas, & summer squashes it’s time to keep a keen eye to detect and control any problems before they become serious issues. Healthy, well-watered plants can tolerate most pests and diseases, but plants may need our help when conditions in mid-summer are ideal for unwelcome insects or plant disease…
Gardens are in their peak growth phase and things are getting big fast. So are the weeds, bugs, and slugs. If you have already side-dressed with compost to feed and mulched to cover the soil you can now think about more specific tasks. It’s a great time to be gardening and may seem a challenge just to keep up. Let’s try to focus on a few priority things to do in early July so the garden does well without overwhelming…
Composting is like printing your own money, maybe better! As a home composter you take your kitchen scraps and lawn wastes and turn them into “black gold” for free. I call it gold but it is so valuable and provides so many benefits that it’s actually better than gold. Gardeners, farmers, and landscapers all know about the amazing benefits of compost for gardens and lawns, the environment, and your local economy. With a vision for the future Vermont passed a…