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Month: September 2020

Extend the Season – Improve Your Soil

Extend the Season – Improve Your Soil

Jack Frost visited this week and the first damaging frosts of the season are upon us. Many gardens are already showing signs of leaf injury on squash, cukes, peppers, tomatoes, and basil.  These are among the most susceptible plants.  Even if you escaped the first frost there is a second round in the forecast and it will be more serious with 3 cold nights near 30 F Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.  Good News, there are a few easy precautions we…

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Save Your Seeds

Save Your Seeds

Harvesting veggies, herbs, and flowers is the best part of gardening but don’t overlook another crop you might want to gather… seeds for next year.  If you’ve grown peas, beans, tomatoes, or lettuce these are the easiest to save and assure you will have good seeds for next year.  There are many advantages to saving your own seeds and it’s very satisfying to see your plants through from generation to generation.  Kind of like how we enjoy grandchildren!  It’s also…

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