Most bulbs are generally low maintenance, just make sure to pay attention to the timing and spacing when planting. Fall bulbs should be planted when nightime temperatures are between 40 and 50 degrees, long periods of cold temperatures are essential to their growth. As a general guideline, dig a hole […]
Johan Jelsma
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Seed saving is an ancient practice that allows us to influence the performance and quality of our future crops without having to rely on store bought seeds or transplants. Different crops have different types of seeds, and create their seeds in different ways. This website provides information on the various […]
The goal of season extension is to stretch the active growing period earlier in the Spring and later in the Fall. You can do this by implementing strategic infrastructure or by making careful selections of crop varieties. Greenhouses, row covers, windbreaks and tunnels (high and low) are commonly used to […]
Cover crops are typically planted just after the last summer or fall harvest and are meant to cover the soil throughout fall, winter and early spring. Cover crops have numerous benefits, including protecting against erosion and improving soil structure. They also boost soil fertility, nutrient content, and earthworm/microbial activity by […]
Mosquitoes are a major annoyance and health risk, but don’t let them stop you from having fun outdoors this Summer! To protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes, you may want to consider wearing long sleeved clothes when possible and reducing the area of exposed skin whenever outside. You can […]
Late August is a perfect time to sow cold weather crops like spinach, lettuce, beets, radishes, and carrots, excellent options for zone five gardeners. Check out this website for a comprehensive list of zone 5 fall crops and their maturation dates. This monthly garden schedule is full of helpful ideas […]
The rewards of gardening can stretch far beyond just the warmer months. You can extend the shelf life of your food by canning and pickling to enjoy the benefits of your garden all year long! Canning is a longstanding practice that uses pressure and heat to vacuum seal jars and […]
Pruning your tomatoes will ensure that your plants produce quality fruits and also prevents your garden from getting too crowded. Here’s a few important things to remember: These links provide more helpful information on how and when to prune your tomatoes: https://hudsonvalleyseed.com/blogs/blog/pruning-tomatoes
Did you know that you can make your own compost easily at home without having to spend on a complex set up and without a designated outdoor space? With vermicomposting, you can compost right inside your home at little to no cost! Vermicomposting uses worms to convert organic material into […]
Adding herbs is a great way to bring flavor to any dish. Herbs also have various medicinal qualities and uses. You can harvest herbs regularly throughout the growing season once the plant has been established by snipping off the herbs right below a leaf cluster, or for certain herbs, at […]