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. If you have garlic growing in your garden, it’s about this time that you will see the middle of the plant growing this long, curly […]
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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 responding to cucumber beetles: Identification: There are two types of cucumber beetles, both are ¼ of an inch long (.5 cm). Striped cucumber beetles are […]
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 1. Cover your crops with row covers if you can. 2. If you don’t have row covers, cover with a light bedsheet. Using […]
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 to let them flourish outside of the confines of whatever container they were started in. Don’t they seem to grow up so fast? But first, […]
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, weeds can even harbor pests, diseases and hormones that can harm your garden. Why is Weeding Important? There’s a big difference between splitting a cheese […]
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. That means that if you didn’t start your seedlings at home, it’s time to start shopping for your transplants! Transplants are plants that have been […]
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 earliest spring pests – flea beetles and aphids. Potatoes can sometimes be intimidating for new growers, but they are actually a very simple crop to […]
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 be added to your salad. Just make sure you do your research and don’t eat any flower you see unless you know that it is […]
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 a reputable nursery, or arrange to pick up some strawberry plants from the Binghamton Urban Farm (Speak with your Community Garden Site Coordinator or Build […]
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 dealing with one of the biggest challenges for gardeners – garden pests. There are many pests that affect our gardens – common pests in our […]