Tag: gardening
How to prepare garden tools for winter
Gardening tools need special care at the end of the season to ensure they’re in working order come spring.
How to plant a pizza garden
Is pizza a staple dinner entree at your house? Get your kids involved in making homemade pizza by planting a pizza garden!
Vermicomposting: How to turn waste into compost over winter
Vermicomposting is an effective way to manage food waste over winter, plus it creates plenty of dark, rich compost to start seeds in spring.
October’s gardening to-do list
Many tasks can be accomplished in the garden this month for winter preparation.
How to choose heirloom seeds: 5 tips
According to University of Kentucky Extension, heirloom seeds are varieties that have been passed down from generation to generation and are usually between 50 and 100 years old or even older.
How to grow pumpkins: 7 tips
If you planted pumpkins this year and were disappointed in how they turned out, or if you’re planning on planting pumpkins next summer, keep these 6 tips in mind.
How to pick the perfect pumpkin, gourd or squash
Most non-botanists distinguish pumpkins, squash and gourds by our purpose for the plant: we carve pumpkins, eat squash and use gourds for fall decorating.
How to prepare your garden for fall frost and freeze
Just like it’s important to know the last frost date in the spring, it’s crucial for home gardeners to know when the first expected frost date will occur in the fall.
September’s gardening to-do list
September’s gardening tasks include planting hardy perennials, tending to fall crops, cleaning up spent plants, fertilizing and saving seed.
