Posted in raised bed gardening, gardening tips on Jun 18th, 2008 No Comments »
It’s been a strange growing season here in NW Pa. and from the looks of it, it may continue. I have adopted the philosophy to be prepared. I am still using the mini greenhouse for certain crops and may continue to do so this summer. My row covers are in place and may stay […]
Posted in garden history, raised bed gardening, gardening tips on Apr 30th, 2008 No Comments »
One of the best ways to improve your soil quality is to build raised beds. A raised bed can be anywhere from three inches high to 3-4 feet high. You can make edges for the beds to hold the soil in place or slant the soil and tamp in place. I myself prefer edging.
The shallower […]
Posted in raised bed gardening, gardening tips on Apr 28th, 2008 No Comments »
How do you deal with weather changes?
In my Zone 5 climate, spring in particular can be a real challenge. It used to be you never planted in my area until May 31st if you wanted to make sure your crops were safe from frost.In the last few years out climate has changed, plus I […]