The Edible Garden in January
With the holidays behind us, January is a great month to begin planning and preparing for the spring outdoor gardening season.
Tasks and Tips
The Ornamental Garden in December
Propagating houseplants for gifts, holiday decorating, and which holiday plants could be a problem for your pets.
The Edible Garden in December
While a warm autumn has extended this year’s outdoor gardening season, most of us will start assessing our garden success this year and apply our learning to planning for next year’s edible garden.
The Edible Garden in November
It’s November and our planting season is over, but there is plenty to do to maintain the health of growing cool weather crops and protecting the garden over winter so it is ready for spring planting.
November in the Ornamental Garden
Take advantage of mild November days to finish preparing the ornamental garden for cold weather ahead.
October in the Edible Garden
October is the time to wrap up the summer growing season and prepare plants and beds for winter.
October in the Ornamental Garden
Time to plant and transplant!
September in the Edible Garden
Key tasks include harvesting, cleaning up spent crop vegetation, final planting for fall/early winter harvest, and cover cropping or mulching beds that are finished for the season.
September in the Ornamental Garden
Summer is coming to an end, but weeds and invasives are still growing, plants still need to be watered, and autumn planting can begin.
September in the Edible Garden
September is a busy month for committed edibles gardeners. Key tasks include harvesting, cleaning up spent crop vegetation, final planting… Read More »September in the Edible Garden