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Use rye this fall to put your garden to bed for the winter
Published on October 22, 2012
Rye as a cover crop has numerous benefits for overwintering your garden. -
Renewing old rhubarb plants
Published on October 15, 2012
Divide and conquer when renewing your rhubarb for next spring. -
Gardening with kids starts now
Published on September 25, 2012
Regardless of the time of year, it is always a good time to start gardening with kids. Engaging kids in gardening is beneficial to their nutrition and health. -
Extending your garden growing season gives you more fruit and vegetable choices
Published on September 20, 2012
There is nothing better than that fresh-from-the-garden or farm flavor in our food. Through succession planting and season extending practices, you can get fresh foods longer in the season. -
Gardening with children: seven great books
Published on August 28, 2012
Teaching children about gardening as you build their literacy skills with these seven great books. -
Ten things to do with a zucchini
Published on August 14, 2012
Zucchini and other summer squash can be used many delicious ways and are a great ingredient in a variety of dishes. -
Hornworms: Are they eating my tomatoes?
Published on August 13, 2012
Defoliated tomato plants can indicate insect activity. Commonly these are the work of tomato hornworms. -
What happened to my squash?
Published on August 7, 2012
Squash plants must produce male and female flowers. This summer’s heat is delaying the process. -
Few tomatoes in your garden?
Published on August 7, 2012
Severe drought conditions could be causing poor fruit set on tomatoes in home gardens. -
Homegrown onions tell you when to harvest them
Published on August 3, 2012
Learn to read your home grown onions – they will tell you when to harvest them.