Growing Guides

Plant a Living Mulch

Plant a Living Mulch

Many years ago, when I was first growing greens and herbs for restaurants, I was having a difficult time controlling the rabbits who lived in the state forest adjacent to...

Plant a Living Mulch

Many years ago, when I was first growing greens and herbs for restaurants, I was having a difficult time controlling the rabbits who lived in the state forest adjacent to...

Putting the Vegetable Garden to Bed

Putting the Vegetable Garden to Bed

At some point during every year, we need to completely clean out our vegetable gardens. It can be done all at once or in stages, depending on if we plan...

Putting the Vegetable Garden to Bed

At some point during every year, we need to completely clean out our vegetable gardens. It can be done all at once or in stages, depending on if we plan...

Should I Plant a Cover Crop?

Should I Plant a Cover Crop?

In simplest terms, a cover crop is planted to cover the soil, rather than for a harvest. Most commonly these are grains which are planted in the fall and tilled...

Should I Plant a Cover Crop?

In simplest terms, a cover crop is planted to cover the soil, rather than for a harvest. Most commonly these are grains which are planted in the fall and tilled...

The Five P’s of Successfully Planting Wildflowers

The Five P’s of Successfully Planting Wildflowers

Whether you are planning a small corner plot, a wide ribbon swath or a full meadow, planting a wildflower area is more than just scattering seed and watching them flower.

The Five P’s of Successfully Planting Wildflowers

Whether you are planning a small corner plot, a wide ribbon swath or a full meadow, planting a wildflower area is more than just scattering seed and watching them flower.

Germination Guide for Starting Milkweed Seed

Germination Guide for Starting Milkweed Seed

As with many native wildflowers, milkweeds and butterfly weeds have particular needs for germination. These seeds take cues from changing temperatures and hours of darkness to know when it’s safe...

Germination Guide for Starting Milkweed Seed

As with many native wildflowers, milkweeds and butterfly weeds have particular needs for germination. These seeds take cues from changing temperatures and hours of darkness to know when it’s safe...

Coping with Drought

Coping with Drought

This past year saw many challenges for growers of vegetables, whether in the field or in a garden. Drought was a major issue for much of the northeast. What can...

Coping with Drought

This past year saw many challenges for growers of vegetables, whether in the field or in a garden. Drought was a major issue for much of the northeast. What can...