Festive Fall Container Gardens
When the frost is almost on the pumpkin, chance are high that your summer containers are looking droopy and worn-out. Most annual plants have a life span that no amount of deadheading and pruning can overcome. When the petunias are mildewy and half-eaten, and the zinnias have seen better days, it is time for a fall container garden makeover.
Because fall can stretch from a couple of weeks to several months, depending …
Planting Greens for Fall Harvest
Cooler weather signals the end of some vegetables – tomatoes and summer squash do not enjoy a nip in the air. It does allow for planting of yummy lettuces and greens. Nothing, and I mean nothing, can be as satisfying as growing and harvesting your own baby greens! There are so many things I love about greens:
They are easy to grow. …
Harvesting Vegetables: What’s Ready Now
Early September is when months of hard work finally start to pay off in the garden. Many vegetables that require a long growing season are ready to harvest, while cool season vegetables start producing again.
Winter Squash
One of the tastiest vegetables finally ready in the fall is winter squash. Acorn squash, butternut squash, pumpkins, spaghetti squash and more require a long growing season to reach maturity. In early September, winter squash …
When Should Compost Be Applied?
The principal factor in determining when to apply compost is its condition.
If the compost is half finished or noticeably fibrous, it could be applied in October or November. By spring, it will have completed its decomposition in the soil itself and be ready to supply growth nutrients to the earliest plantings made.
Otherwise, for soil enrichment, the ideal time of application is a month or so before planting. The closer to …
