Fall is typically the best time of year to reseed your pastures, but sometimes it is difficult to decide what type of pasture grass is right for you. Some important factors to consider include whether you plan to graze or...
Grow your own summer squash! Summer squash is an easy to grow summer vegetable that can yield tasty crops all summer long! When planting summer squash, select a sunny location and plant in late spring when soil is warm, and...
What are cover crops? Cover crops are crops that are used to protect and improve the health of soil! They can be used in gardens, cropland, pastures, and lawns to achieve several different soil improvement goals. Protecting the soil from...
Cover crops have so many amazing benefits and are an essential part of soil health. Even so, you may be asking yourself, why does it matter to me? Even if you are not a farmer or gardener, understanding that the...
Container gardening may be the new best way to grow delicious, fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits without plowing, digging, weeding, or disturbing mature vegetation in a yard or established garden. Container gardening has many advantages, including growing food (or flowers!)...
Can container variety seeds be planted in the ground? The short answer is YES. Container seeds can be planted directly into the ground with excellent results. Proper potting mix, water, sun exposure, and fertilizer will get plants off to a...
In the fall, the crisp air eventually turns cold and our time to work in the garden comes to a close. Let’s face it, most of us are rather excited to have a break from the work, but to have...
Have you ever thought much about what plants need to grow? Being that plants are alive, they need some of the same things that you do to survive (think Maslow's hierarchy of needs, but plant version). Most notably plants need...
As we are fast approaching August, it is time to start planning for Fall Planting! In a month or so, your vegetable garden will probably be winding down, the tomatoes will be less plentiful, the beans will turn starchy, the...
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