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Spring Planting

Spring Planting

Sunny, warmer days make the garden real in mid-May.  While there are many garden plants that can be seeded outdoors now, don’t be tempted to start working your soil if it is still wet.  If you insist on tilling your garden it is very important to wait until the soil has drained and dried enough to be crumbly, not gooey or sticky.  I do not till my garden soil because it’s a very damaging & unnecessary practice.  If you have…

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May Planting Notes

May Planting Notes

Sunny, warmer days in Zones 4 & 5 make the garden real in early May.  While there are several plants that can be seeded outdoors now, don’t be tempted to start working your soil if it is still wet.  If you still insist on tilling your garden (I do not) it is very important to wait until the soil has drained and dried enough to be crumbly, not gooey or sticky.  If you have raised beds (see previous article) you…

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