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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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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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