Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
Water is essential for a thriving vegetable garden. However, with municipalities placing water use restrictions on homeowners, it can be a challenge to keep the garden hydrated during periods of excessive heat. Here are some tips to help you conserve water and keep your vegetable garden growing during hot conditions. Watering Basics The optimal time to water your garden is…
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With our summer gardens growing and producing in full force, it’s hard to even think about planning or even planting a vegetable garden for fall. But now is the time to do so! Our region’s growing season for warm-season crops is relatively short, however, many of spring’s cool-season crops can make a second appearance in the fall garden. These include…
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Adding compost or mulch to your garden has several benefits. But, herbicide carryover in these amendments can cause serious problems to plant growth. Compost is a great source of organic matter that enriches the soil and improves soil structure. It provides essential nutrients for plants and is a food source for beneficial soil microbes. Mulch helps regulate soil temperature, retain…
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Spring is here, but in northern Idaho, it’s going to be several more weeks before we can even begin thinking about planting warm-season crops, such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, or beans. But don’t despair, April is a great month to plant a variety of cool-season crops and achieve a quick harvest before that first tomato plant goes in the ground!…
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