Let’s talk groundcovers in the vegetable garden. When we talk about covering the soil in a vegetable garden, we usually talk about laying down a mulch such as straw, buckwheat hulls or even cardboard. But it occurs to me, why not use a groundcover? This is a post where I am mostly brainstorming the idea ...
Read More | Just VeggiesExtreme heat is the prominent headline for the summer, and it can take its toll on even established fruit trees. It’s important to know how to properly water fruit trees when summer heat and little rain are the norm. Bare Root Trees: An Economical Way to Enhance a Lot Should Have Watered Earlier We were ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWith an unseasonably warm autumn, which has followed suit with our hot summer, it’s time to consider what we need to know about winter covering in the garden. While many gardeners don't need to worry about this, for those who live in the northern climates, there are a few things that fair best with protection. ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWhining about the cold is nothing new for me, but our prolonged heat wave is causing serious issues. We went from snow the third week in May to triple digit heat a few weeks afterwards. And for the last two weeks, temps in the mid to high 90s dominate the forecast. It is brutal. But ...
Read More | Pest PatrolThis week my mother was bemoaning not sprinkling a pre-emergent in her garden earlier in the season. (Of course, this was because she flew out to visit us!) I asked her what weeds are her biggest problem, but she wasn’t quite sure. This is an important piece of the puzzle. If you're going to gain ...
Read More | Pest PatrolLast weekend, we received an inch of much needed rain and the temperature became much cooler. However, this weekend, the highs are supposed to be in the 80’s once again. This is the time of year that Autumn is trying to push its way in, but summer is holding on strong. I’m hoping to be ...
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