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 gardener’s best friends? While many people see clover as a “weed”, clover can benefit gardens, soil, bees, and wildlife. Clover is a legume (like peas!) […]
2021 Calendar
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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 may be looking for more in-depth information. This week, we wanted to remind everyone about our Green Thumb Workshops. These are classes offered by VINES […]
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 to dig into the tough sod, or those that just want an elevated way to garden. There are many positive benefits to growing in a […]
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. You want to make sure that you’re getting the most out of the space that you have. So what goes into planning a garden? First, […]
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 be contaminated with lead? This lead could either be coming from paint chipping off of your house or lead gasoline dust. Don’t panic! There are […]
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 that are easy to grow, require little work, and are great for beginners! The most important part in deciding what you want to grow is […]
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 as tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. are best bought as transplants (baby plants) that are already started for you. You can buy transplants locally in the spring […]
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 years ago? If you use these seeds, will they still germinate, or will you have a failed planting if you use them? All seeds have […]
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 calendar post from Farmer Cynthia all about testing your old seeds for germination rate. It is much easier than it sounds! If you ever have […]
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, we learned a lot from you all. Please take a moment to fill out the end of season survey HERE. Anyone who completes the survey […]