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- How to Thin Carrots – Carrots and other similar root crops are almost always seeded too closely together. It is important to thin carrots, they will not grow to maturity unless they have space to do so. Read more →
- Jumping Worms Fact Sheet – Invasive jumping worms disrupt soil structure and make it uninhabitable for many of our native plants. Learn what we’re doing to prevent the spread of jumping worms – and how you can help! Read more →
- Kale: All About It – Kale, sometimes referred to as “leaf cabbage”, is a cultivar of cabbage (Brassica oleracea). The leaves can be curly, bumpy, or frilly, and range in color from light green, to dark green, to purple and red. Read more →
- Moist Soil / Wet Feet Perennial Plants – Plants that prefer or tolerate moist soil often grow in low-lying, seasonally flooded areas and/or deep shade. Read more →
- Nematodes 101 – Nematodes are microscopic, worm-like organisms that live in the soil. A single handful of garden soil can contain thousands. While some nematodes can cause harm to plants, others can help your garden thrive. Read more →
- New Potatoes – Potatoes are so versatile. New potatoes are simply baby potatoes. Their skin is very tender and the flavor of the tuber is stronger and less starchy than the full-sized potato. Read more →
- No Till Agriculture – What is No-Till Agriculture? Read more →
- Onions and Garlic: Storage Tips – Storing food in small amounts is easy, but in larger quantities it can be tricky in our increasingly energy efficient homes. Onions like a cold, dark, and dry place for the best results. Here are some more tips for storing onions. Read more →
- Onions: All About Them – Onions are the most widely cultivated species in the Allium genus. There are many different varieties, from spring to yellow to red to green to shallots, many of which can be used interchangeably. Read more →
- Perennial Grasses – When you think about your perennial gardens, does grass come to mind? Well, perennial grasses are not for the birds… or are they? Read more →