Good old beans! As a legume, they are one of the stars of the garden, fixing nitrogen in the soil…
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Would you believe that cucumbers are second only to tomatoes as the most popular vegetable crop for home gardens? (We…
The purpose of fertilizing your garden or lawn is replacing soil nutrients or amending deficient soil. In nature, organic material…
October is truly the beginning of cold weather in most gardens. Whether you are still enjoying Indian summer in zone…
Coffee doesn’t just get you moving in the morning – it can also jump start your garden! Coffee is kind…
Like all legumes, beans help fix nitrogen in the soil, making them a must-have in any garden (vegetable or otherwise!)….
Fall is the ideal time to work on the quality of your garden soil. If you have time before first frost, grow a quick crop of peas or beans to chop up and add to the soil, or a cover crop of legume grasses. If time is short, layer a lasagne garden of biodegradable materials to break down and create rich new soil for next spring’s crops.
Next Year’s Garden, continued… Soil Preparation Good soil grows healthy plants! You should prepare your soil well ahead of planting…
If you are a new gardener or have recently moved to a new home, one of the best things you…
Every year, folks ask “How do you grow such great-looking, healthy plants in your Trial Gardens?” Our answer: The secret…