See You Next Year! by Hope Townsend
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 Jibreel Cooper
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 Christina Zawerucha
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 Jibreel Cooper
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 Hope Townsend
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 Jibreel Cooper
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 Jibreel Cooper
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 Hope Townsend
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 Christina Zawerucha
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 Christina Zawerucha
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 Christina Zawerucha
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 Jibreel Cooper
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 Hope Townsend
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 […]
Proper Watering by Christina Zawerucha
July 9, 2021 Keep your plants well-watered in the summer! Check out this 2 minute video: It’s very important to keep your plants well-watered, especially during these hot […]
Japanese Beetles by Jibreel Cooper
July 2, 2021 Japanese Beetles We’re all familiar with the perils of insects interfering with our gardening. We’ve covered how to deal with flea beetles, aphids, cabbage worms, […]
Gardening Safely During a Heat Advisory: People and Plant Care Tips by Christina Zawerucha
June 28, 2021 Gardening Safely During a Heat Advisory: People and Plant Tips By Christina Zawerucha, Community Gardens Program Manager There is a heat advisory for Broome County […]
Preventing Your Garden From Bolting (Going to Seed) by Hope Townsend
June 25, 2021 Have you ever had your garden greens go to seed too quickly but can’t figure out why? This is known as “bolting.” Plants bolt when […]
Pest Management: Slugs by Jibreel Cooper
June 11, 2021 So, slugs have begun to intrude on your garden haven’t they? Although many prefer to feast on dead and decaying matter, there are some varieties […]
All About Garlic Scapes by Hope Townsend
June 4, 2021 When I first learned about garlic scapes, I couldn’t believe my eyes, or my taste buds. I think I still feel the same way today. […]
Plant Pest Profile: Cucumber Beetles by Christina Zawerucha
May 28, 2021 We have heard reports of cucumber beetles attacking squash, cucumber, and melon seedlings in our community gardens. Here are some quick tips for preventing and […]
Protect Your Garden from Possible Hail by Christina Zawerucha
May 26, 2021 PROTECT YOURSELF 1.Stay inside during a hail storm!!!! You do not want to risk injury. You are more precious than any plant. PROTECT YOUR PLANTS […]
Transplanting Tomatoes by Jibreel Cooper
May 21, 2021 The weather has warmed up, you’ve hardened off your tomato seedlings, giving them extra special attention every step of the way, and now it’s time […]
Weeding Out Unwanted Garden Guests by Christina Zawerucha
May 14, 2021 Plant guests that are aggressive, greedy, noxious or unsafe should be escorted out the door before they ruin the party for everyone! In some cases, […]
Shopping for Transplants by Cynthia Averett
May 7, 2021 Summer is almost here! Even though there is still a threat of frost in May, many gardeners are getting ready to plant their summer crops. […]
Planting Potatoes; IPM Flea Beetles and Aphids by Cynthia Averett
April 30, 2021 We’ve got a lot for you in this post: first, we’ll talk about planting potatoes! Then, we’ll move on to ways to deal with the […]
Planting Edible Flowers in the Garden by Hope Townsend
April 23, 2021 Your garden doesn’t have to only have veggies that you can eat, there are also edible flowers! Not only are these plants beautiful, they can […]
Thinning and Mulching Strawberries by Christina Zawerucha
April 16, 2021 Planting Strawberries: How to Plant Strawberries in the Spring Who? Anyone can plant strawberries, even beginner gardeners! You can purchase your bare-root strawberry runners from […]
IPM: Planning for Pest Management by Cynthia Averett
April 9, 2021 As the weather warms up, we see life springing up all around us. While it is beautiful to see, this also means we must start […]
Direct Seeding: Cold Tolerant Crops by Cynthia Averett
April 2, 2021 Spring is here, the weather is beginning to warm up a bit, and the weeds and native plants have begun to grow! We talked about […]
Making A Square Foot Garden Grid by Jibreel Cooper
March 26, 2021 So, you’ve decided to begin gardening this season but aren’t sure where to start? If you’re new to gardening, the task of organizing your garden […]
Growing & Protecting Plants in Cold Spring Weather by Christina Zawerucha
March 19, 2021 By Christina Zawerucha, VINES Community Garden Manager March 19th, 2021 Don’t shock your crops! You can grow lettuce, cabbage, & spinach in March- but make […]
Plant Protection in Cold Spring Weather by Christina Zawerucha
March 19, 2021 Even though the weather outside is cool, it’s a great time to direct sow or transplant cool-weather crops like peas, lettuce, spinach, radish, cabbage and […]
Soil Fertility and the Magic of Compost by Cynthia Averett
March 12, 2021 Soil Fertility and the Magic of Compost By Cynthia Averett, VINES Urban Farm Manager 03/12/21 Your garden soil is more than just dirt; it contains […]
Soil Fertility and the Magic of Compost by Cynthia Averett
March 12, 2021 Your garden soil is more than just dirt; it contains all the food your plants need to grow. Just like people, your plants need a […]
Early planting: Peas and Spinach by Cynthia Averett
March 5, 2021 Early planting: Peas and Spinach By Cynthia Averett, VINES Urban Farm Manager 03/05/21 I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would […]
Early planting: Peas and Spinach by Cynthia Averett
March 5, 2021 While it may seem too early to start thinking about planting outside, there are certain crops that can handle some cold weather, and now is […]
What Gardening Tools are Essential? by Hope Townsend
February 26, 2021 Gardening Tools By Hope Townsend, VINES Youth Program Manager Here at VINES, we like to make gardening simple! That includes what tools we use […]
Culinary Garden Design by Christina Zawerucha
February 19, 2021 Do you have a favorite food you like to share at home? Why not design a Culinary Garden to supply all of the ingredients you […]
Seed Starting by Jibreel Cooper
February 12, 2021 So you’ve decided to do some seed starting in anticipation for that beautiful garden you’re planning? Well, that’s a great choice and I am personally […]
Simple Seed Germination Test by Christina Zawerucha
February 5, 2021 Is that milk in the back of the fridge still good? How about that unopened packet of tomato seeds from last year? Just like food […]
Companion Planting by Christina Zawerucha
January 29, 2021 Is there somebody in your life that helps you grow stronger and healthier every day? Just like people, plants have companions (close friends) that help […]
Square Foot Gardening: An Introduction by Jibreel Cooper
January 22, 2021 By: Jibreel Cooper Are you new to gardening? Are you someone who likes to keep things in an orderly fashion? Are you just trying to […]
Ordering Seeds: Direct Seeding vs. Transplanting by Cynthia Averett
January 15, 2021 By Cynthia Averett, VINES Urban Farm Manager 1/15/21 It’s time to think about ordering seeds and planning your garden for Spring! It’s always good to […]
What kind of plants can we grow in our area? by Cynthia Averett
January 8, 2021 By Cynthia Averett, VINES Urban Farm Manager 01/08/21 One of the first things beginning gardeners ask is, “What kind of plants can I grow?” A […]
Raised Bed Benefits by Hope Townsend
January 1, 2021 Raised Bed Benefits By Hope Townsend, VINES Youth Program Manager Week of January 1- January 8th, 2021 Wondering why VINES uses raised beds in all […]
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, […]
