Do you know how many varieties of garlic are available? Before I started gardening, I thought there was just one, since that’s all that is available at my local grocery store. Now that I grow my own garlic, I know there are hundreds of varieties. There are hardneck and softneck varieties that range from mild …
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Why Should I Cover My Garden in the Spring and Fall? In many areas, spring and fall are the perfect times to grow Brassicas. Unfortunately, along with growing Brassicas comes pests like the imported cabbageworm, and the best way I have found to avoid any damage from those pests is by covering your plants. I …
Anyone else plan their gardening around when mosquitoes are out and about? I have been avoiding the garden – except for early mornings – just to avoid mosquitoes this season. So, I finally decided to research these little nuisances to find out more about them and what I can do to stay protected. Turns out …
It’s that time of year, when trees start dropping their leaves and the days are getting shorter. For many, it’s finally a break from the extreme heat of summer. For gardeners, it’s time to prepare for another season! With all the cool weather, the motivation to get outside and in the yard is at a …
Make the Most of Your Growing Season First things first, determine your average first and last frost dates by heading here and clicking on Frost Calculator. Scroll down to see your average last frost, average first frost and the number of days in your growing season. The days in your growing season are the days …
