Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
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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It’s April and it’s time to start thinking about preparing your gardens for spring planting. While we’re still a week or so away from planting out cool-season crops in northern Idaho (even they need the soil to be a bit warmer), here are a few tips to help you prep your garden for the coming growing season. First, consider going…
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