This is the time of year when we can plant some things in the ground. Some seeds can go in early, other seeds & plants need to wait for warmer days. How do we know what to plant when? In April and early May most soil is still too wet to dig or till unless you have raised beds. Let’s look at several ways to determine when it’s OK to plant seeds or put out transplants. Also, a few words…
Despite our recent wintry week April is National Garden Month so now is a great time to think about starting a garden and all the planning and choices that involves. Most basically, “What should I grow?” depends on what you want to eat or to see in your yard, and the kind of work you can do. Soil & climate conditions in Vermont place some limits on our choices but we do have a great selection of hardy fruits, vegetables,…
Despite our recent wintery week April is National Garden Month so now is a great time to think about starting a garden and the planning and choices we can make. Most basically, “What should I grow?” depends on what you want to eat or to see in your yard, and the kind of work you can do. Soil & climate conditions in Vermont place some limits on our choices but we do have a great selection of hardy fruits, vegetables,…
The rainy weeks of August have promoted plant diseases, weeds, and some pests. As harvesting of onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables continues it’s important to practice prevention to limit damage to our hard-earned harvests. While harvesting veggies, herbs, and flowers is the best part of gardening, 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…
April is National Garden Month so I’d like to write about starting a garden and the planning and choices that requires. Most basically “What should I grow?” depends on what you want to eat or to see in your yard, and the kind of work you can do. Soil & climate conditions in Vermont place some limits on our choices too. No bananas, oranges, or mangoes, but we do have a wide selection of great fruits, vegetables, and flowers that…