Weeding by Amelia
August 12, 2022 No matter the time of year, weeding your garden is a pivotal step in keeping your plants healthy and happy. Weeding your garden helps your […]
Late Summer Planting by Amelia
August 5, 2022 August is a beautiful time in the garden. Many vegetables are ready for harvest, but that may leave us with vacant spaces in our gardens. […]
Pruning Indeterminate Tomatoes by Amelia
July 29, 2022 Now that your tomato plants are growing tall and working on producing healthy tomatoes, it’s time to prune your indeterminate tomatoes! Unlike determinate tomatoes that […]
Different Irrigation Methods by Amelia
July 22, 2022 In the summer heat, it is important to make sure that both you and your plants are staying properly hydrated. However, there are many variables […]
Harvesting Summer Crops by Amelia
July 15, 2022 Mid-summer you will start to notice the fruits of your labor when your crops are ready to be harvested!! Starting a garden is a lot […]
Garden Grubs by Amelia
July 8, 2022 You walk into your garden and notice there are holes in one of your cabbage plants, a tomato plant is half gone, and your squash […]
Plant Protection: Shading/Sun Cover by Amelia
July 1, 2022 Sunlight is the best source of energy for growing plants, but too much sun can cause stress on plants. A really great way to protect […]
Fencing In Your Garden (Large Pest Exclusion) by Amelia
June 24, 2022 Summer is officially here! Hopefully that means many things are blooming, as well as lots of the annual veggies are in the ground and fairly […]
What To Plant Now by Amelia
June 17, 2022 So, you thought you were done planting, huh? Think again! Many people assume you can’t plant anything past June, but if you have the space, […]
Trellising Tomatoes by Amelia
June 10, 2022 Whether your tomato plants are transplanted or growing from the ground, they are probably stretching to the sky. Tomatoes need support as they grow. Trellises […]
Planting Summer Bulbs by Amelia
June 3, 2022 Now that spring has settled and gardens are beginning to produce seedlings and some harvesting is beginning, it is time to think about planting summer […]
Companion Plants by Amelia
May 27, 2022 Companion planting is both an art and a science. Envisioning your garden space to grow more diversely and dynamically can make it more aesthetically interesting, […]
How to Water by Amelia
May 20, 2022 Watering your plants is something that may seem easy, right? Just add water! Surprisingly, there is a “best way” to water plants. Here are a […]
Plant Spacing by Amelia
May 13, 2022 It seems like the danger of winter has passed and it’s time to bring your seedlings out and direct sow your seeds outdoors. Seedlings are […]
Gardening on a Budget by Amelia
May 6, 2022 It’s always so much fun to think of great ideas for home projects! Yet, the costs of materials can deter anyone from following through with […]
Spring Perennial Plant Care by Amelia
April 29, 2022 Perennial plants, those that return year after year, providing us with aesthetic beauty, a source of food for both pollinators and humans, medicine, ground cover […]
Direct Sowing vs. Transplants by Amelia
April 22, 2022 Planting season is here, and many beginning gardeners may be asking themselves, should I direct seed this plant, or transplant it? What’s the difference? Direct […]
Protecting Crops from the Cold by Amelia
April 15, 2022 Spring time in Broome County is beautiful and sometimes unpredictable. There has been snow here as late as June and a frost can cause damage […]
Hardening off Brassicas by Amelia
April 8, 2022 Now that you have started your seedlings from the brassica family (cabbage, kale, broccoli, kohlrabi, cauliflower, collards, and brussels sprouts) indoors, it’s time to harden […]
Preparing The Garden (For Spring Planting) by Amelia
April 1, 2022 Whether you’re new to gardening or not, the early Spring is an exciting time. The changes in the air and temperature, the extending daylight hours […]
IPM: Flea Beetles by Amelia
March 25, 2022 We are all excited to see warmer weather, but there’s always one thing most of us dread when seasons change: bugs. As gardeners, bugs can […]
All About Clover by Amelia
March 18, 2022 With St. Patrick’s Day in March, we see lots of green and four-leaf clovers. But did you know that clover can be one of a […]
Composting 101 by Amelia
March 11, 2022 Compost is a magical thing. It adds beneficial nutrients to your soil, and home composting can help keep waste that produces greenhouse gasses out of […]
Cold Weather Crops by Amelia
March 4, 2022 Believe it or not, spring is fast approaching! There are many crops that can be planted in the early spring, as soon as your garden […]
Green Thumb Workshops by Amelia
February 25, 2022 We hope you are enjoying the Cultivation Calendar this year! We try to keep our Cultivation Calendar posts short, sweet, and simple, but sometimes, you […]
Raised Bed Gardening by Amelia
February 18, 2022 Have you ever considered building a raised bed at your home? This is a wonderful option for those that have a backyard but don’t want […]
Planning your Garden by Cynthia Averett
February 11, 2022 By Cynthia Averett, VINES Urban Farm Manager 02/11/22 Before the season begins, having a plan for your garden can help you get the best harvest. […]
Soil Tests by Amelia
February 4, 2022 Did you know that if you live in a home that was built before 1970 or by a major highway, your back yard’s soil may […]
Beginner Plant Recommendations by Cynthia Averett
January 28, 2022 By Cynthia Averett, VINES Urban Farm Manager 01/28/22 New to gardening this year? Some plants can seem intimidating to grow, but there are many plants […]
Ordering Seeds by Amelia
January 21, 2022 It’s time to start thinking about ordering seeds again! For a home garden, we like to keep it simple. Most plants for your garden such […]
Seed Germination Testing by Cynthia Averett
January 14, 2022 Seed Germination Testing By Cynthia Averett, VINES Urban Farm Manager 01/14/22 Do you have seeds left over from last year, maybe even 2 or 3 […]
Happy New Year! by Amelia
January 7, 2022 Happy New Year and welcome to VINES Cultivation Calendar 2022! We look forward to learning with you this year. Next week look out for a […]
See You Next Year! by Amelia
October 29, 2021 Thank you so much for a wonderful first season of Cultivation Calendar! We have enjoyed every second of it and hope you learned from us, […]
Storing Garden Tools for Winter by Amelia
October 22, 2021 The season is winding down and we’re just about ready to start putting our gardening tools away until the weather warms up again in the […]
Putting your Garden To Bed for Winter by Amelia
October 15, 2021 All VINES Community Gardeners must clean out their garden beds by Sunday, October 31st. Even if you’re gardening in your back yard or containers, it’s […]
Cultivation Calendar: How to Harvest and Store Apples and Pears by Amelia
October 8, 2021 Who doesn’t love fruit that grows on trees? I’d imagine quite a few people but I’m going to assume that you’re not one of them […]
Cover Cropping by Cynthia Averett
October 1, 2021 This time of year, many of us are putting our garden beds to rest for the season. Many farmers and gardeners use cover crops in […]
Dividing Perennials in the Fall by Amelia
September 24, 2021 Fall is officially here and our gardens are winding down. As plants die back you may be wondering what you can do in your garden […]
Winter Squash: Harvesting and Storage by Amelia
September 17, 2021 It’s getting to be around that time when the weather starts to cool and daylight becomes more and more scarce. As the grasp the trees […]
Planting Garlic by Cynthia Averett
September 10, 2021 Are you planting any garlic this year? If you are, the time to plant is coming soon! Planting garlic can seem intimidating to new growers, […]
Harvesting Potatoes by Amelia
September 3, 2021 Howdy! Today we’re going to take a look into harvesting potatoes. Apples of the earth, potatoes can be a tricky veggie when it comes time […]
Summer Tomato Preservation by Amelia
August 27, 2021 Ahhhhh, fresh summer tomatoes straight off the vine – what could be better?! There is nothing like going out to the garden, plucking a big […]
Can woodchucks and gardeners co-exist? Learn these tips to prevent groundhog damage! by Amelia
August 20, 2021 They are the scourge of gardeners everywhere: Woodchucks, aka groundhogs, whistle pigs, or Marmota monax wreak havoc in gardens, trampling plants, digging complex burrows, and […]
Wasp Safety and Management by Amelia
August 13, 2021 You may think of wasps as being annoying garden intruders with a painful sting. But there are many wasps that are beneficial insects that not […]
Wet Weather Gardening Tips by Amelia
August 6, 2021 Wet Weather Gardening Tips We’ve had a lot of rain this summer. Wet humid conditions can increase the chance of pests and diseases affecting your […]
Plant Cold Weather Crops for Fall Harvest by Amelia
July 30, 2021 Back in April, we talked about planting crops that could tolerate cold weather. Well, we’re back to talk about it again! Most of the cold […]
Harvesting Garlic by Cynthia Averett
July 23, 2021 If you haven’t already harvested your garlic, it’s about time to do it! Garlic is usually harvested in the Northeast in late July, although this […]
Hand Pollinating Squash Plants by Amelia
July 16, 2021 Have you ever wondered why your summer squash plants produce so many flowers, but never go to fruit? This is a very common problem that […]
No matter the time of year, weeding your garden is a pivotal step in keeping your plants healthy and happy. Weeding your garden helps your […]
