by NE Seed | Feb 24, 2021 | Growing Guides
In 1976, Mel Barthomew introduced us to his method of gardening:intensive, space saving, raised bed, no weeding in one square foot! Since then many gardeners have embraced the method and tweaked it to their own area. A great option is to reuse milk crates as the...
by NE Seed | Dec 12, 2020 | Growing Guides
As the garden is winding down in late summer, there are often spots in the garden where plants have already finished producing for the season. This provides a great opportunity to plant a fall crop and extend your season. Late summer planting is often a better time to...
by NE Seed | Dec 12, 2020 | Growing Guides
Plant a Living Mulch and Never Weed Again (well … almost never). 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 my farm. They loved the tender...
by NE Seed | Dec 12, 2020 | Growing Guides
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 to plant a new crop (garlic or winter spinach), cover crop (peas, rye or wheat) or use a mulch (I do all three!)....