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Month: September 2022

Extend the Season – Improve the Soil

Extend the Season – Improve the Soil

Autumn has officially begun and frost isn’t far away.  Gardens are already showing signs of leaf loss on squash, cukes, peppers, tomatoes, and basil.  These are among the most susceptible plants.  Good News, there are a few easy precautions we can take to protect our favorite plants and extend the gardening season to get a little more out of our summer efforts.  It’s also the best time to begin improving the soil for next year’s garden so let’s look at…

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Plant Health & Seed Saving

Plant Health & Seed Saving

Plant Health & Seed Saving Recent rains have been welcome but have promoted plant diseases, weeds, and some pests.  As harvesting of onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables continues it’s important to apply sanitation practices to limit damage to our hard-earned harvests. Also, while harvesting veggies, herbs, and flowers is the best part of gardening, don’t overlook another valuable crop you have and might want to harvest… seeds for next year.  The easiest seeds to save include peas, beans, heirloom…

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