QUESTION: What can I do about waterlogged areas of my vegetable garden? The best spot in my back yard that gets the most direct sunlight also happens to not have very good drainage, so I'd like to fix that. - Agnes G ANSWER: If you have waterlogged areas in your garden, the … [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...]
How to Increase the Number of Earth Worms in Your Garden Soil
Earthworms, also known as Lumbricus terrestris or angleworms, can grow up to 14 inches. The common earthworm is something that all of us in North America are familiar with. Most of us, at a young age, were introduced to these “slimy, gooey” types of worms and learned to either … [Read more...]
Good Crop Rotation Partners: Quick Reference List
One of the simplest ways to keep your crops healthy is to move particular crops from bed to bed every year, so that plant diseases and insect pests can't get a hold as easily as they otherwise might. While this can be difficult in a small garden, it's not impossible. If you know … [Read more...]
Scientists Say: Don’t Rake Leaves
Unless you’re raking a pile of leaves to jump in, it isn’t much fun. And, a large yard with a lot of trees means all day raking. So, if you’re not looking for free mulch or to compost leaves, scientists suggest leaving them alone to benefit wildlife and the garden. Yes, let the … [Read more...]