Introduction As the growing season comes to a close, it’s time to turn your attention to an often-overlooked aspect of gardening: soil care. Proper end-of-season soil maintenance is crucial for ensuring a thriving spring garden, and composting plays a vital role...
Introduction For many gardeners, enjoying homegrown tomatoes during the summer is a big reason to cultivate a garden. While larger varieties, like heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes, can keep ripening into early fall, the season eventually winds down. To make the most of...
Introduction Are you tired of deer or other pests devouring your garden? Whether you live in an urban environment, the suburbs, or a rural area, pests can be a persistent problem for home gardeners. Animals nibbling on your plants or digging up your beds can undo all...
Introduction With fall gardening season in full swing, it’s time to look ahead to preparing your garden for winter. It’s important to clear plant debris, amend the soil, and plant any crops that need to overwinter before hard frosts hit. All of these steps will ensure...
Introduction When discussing fall garden maintenance tasks like summer garden clean-ups, crop rotation and soil care, one question we get asked is: should I fertilize my vegetable garden in fall? Not necessarily. This article will explore the right time to add...
Introduction Like the plants that you grow in it, a garden can also grow and change over time. In previous posts we’ve discussed the benefits of a garden renovation, the importance of crop rotation and ongoing soil care, and adding essential infrastructure like...
