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 proud of the preparatory steps you’re taking to make sure your garden turns out nicely! We’ll be having a seed starting workshop soon that you […]
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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 from the grocery store, seed packets come labeled with a “packed on” or “sow by” date. Seed companies put these dates on the packets […]
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 them grow when they are planted together. Companion crops (plants we grow to eat) grow well together. Companion crops do not compete (fight with) each […]
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 make good use of a limited amount of space? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you should try your hand at Square […]
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 order seeds before the season starts. Prices might be cheaper, and you will get a good idea of what you want to grow. Starting seedlings […]
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 good step in figuring this out is finding your “Hardiness Zone”. Hardiness Zones were made by the USDA to help growers figure out what kind […]
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 of our 19 community gardens? There are many benefits, including a decreased chance of lead contamination, easy access, and very workable soil. Check out the […]