My guess is that you garden because you enjoy growing plants for flowers and for some food. It is a great satisfaction to bring in food & flowers that you grew yourself. My hope is that you do this mostly using organic practices. Perhaps you also buy organic foods when you can. If you also feel that organic foods tend to be too expensive to buy all the time, you might like to watch this short (3 minute) video published…
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…
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…