QUESTION: - What time of year is garlic harvested? I'm wondering if my garlic is about ready or if I need to keep waiting. - Cindy W. ANSWER: - Garlic is typically planted during the fall months, between September and November, and harvested during the summer. However, … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Mulch for Tomatoes?
QUESTION: I’m looking for the best mulch to use on my tomatoes. What do you recommend gardeners use to mulch their tomatoes? — Jamie L. ANSWER: Using mulch on your tomatoes is a great way to increase the amount of your harvest and also increase the size and tasty flavor of … [Read more...]
How Do You Know When to Harvest Garlic?
QUESTION: - How do you know when to harvest garlic? I don't want to pull mine up too soon and I'm not sure what to look for. - Richard H. ANSWER: - It can be rather tricky to know exactly when to harvest your garden garlic. If you harvest them too early, the cloves won’t … [Read more...]
How to Grow Field Peas as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in adding cover crops to your garden? Have you thought about growing field peas as a cover crop? Many people grow field peas for harvest. However, few think of them as a way to add nutrients to your growing area. Cover crops are a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mustard Greens as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy raising mustard greens in your early spring or fall garden? Did you know this plant can be used for more than eating? Mustard greens make an amazing cover crop. If you’d like to try growing this plant as a way to protect your garden area, … [Read more...]
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