Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
It’s mid-August and my garden is producing a full-on bounty. I’m picking basketfuls of tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplant. To stay ahead, I’ve been picking a my large beefsteak tomatoes just as they’ve started to color up. While there is nothing like the taste of a vine-ripened tomato, you can get the same result by harvesting them a bit early when…
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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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