Extra reinforcement is not needed for block retaining walls less than 18 inches (45cm) high. Logs and untreated boards need replacing every few years, but this is part of their value in a terraced vegetable garden.
I have plenty of compost this time of year, but it likely includes plenty of weed seeds, which doesn't matter when it's sequestered more than 2 inches (5cm) below the soil's surface.
Once consistently cooler weather arrives it's time to bring all of the fruits indoors, whether they're ready or not. Alternatively, assuming your back's up to it and you're feeling strong, you could yank at the central stem to tear some (but not all!)...
Pickings from fruiting and pod-producing vegetables such as beans and tomatoes are coming thick and fast right now, but as summer wanes both the quantity of what you pick and how often you are able to pick it will begin to tail off.
Dealing with pests in the garden can feel like an ongoing battle. Plants Related to this Article Broccoli (Purple Sprouting) Grow Guide Broccoli Grow Guide Cabbage (Summer) Grow Guide Bugs, Beneficial Insects and Plant Diseases Cabbage Worm Guide Carrot...
And they go a long way in the kitchen too, more than earning them the space they need to grow. So here's how to do it! Types of Cabbage There's a fantastic range of cabbage varieties to choose from, offering different shapes, colors and textures.
Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your garden while the weather's still clement – or ways to improve it for next summer! Make an area for relaxing in the garden where you can enjoy the results of all your hard work! The Perfect Place...
Warm soil temperatures promote fast germination, so the seeds will be up and growing in a matter of days. Purple daikons like ‘Sweet Baby' are popular at fall farmers markets. Popular varieties include ‘Red Meat', ‘Mantanghong', ‘Misato Rose'...
Frozen produce will keep for a year and beyond, turning seasonal treats into year-round staples. The exact length of time required to blanch your vegetables depends on the type of vegetable.
Napobrassica ) include swedes, winter turnips, yellow turnips, Swedish turnips, Russian turnips, Canadian turnips, and neeps. Then store them in plastic bags in the refrigerator, or packed in damp sand or sawdust in a cold basement.
Easy: by saving your own seed from this year's crops to sow next season. ...And the Worst Vegetables for Seed Saving Avoid saving seeds from the cabbage family. Once they've turned a straw color, simply rub the seed heads between your fingers to release...
Plum trees may produce generous harvests of some of the most mouth-wateringly juicy fruits, but they're not without their problems. They look like they've been used for shotgun target practice, giving the disease its alternative name of ‘shothole' (careful...
Drying is an excellent way of preserving chilies. Thread the other end of the line through a darning needle then begin threading on your chillies. How to Make a Chili Pepper Ristra A ristra is simply an arrangement of drying chili peppers.
Here are a few ideas to help. I hope you've found some of these ideas handy. Suspend it over plants to help them keep their cool. Success with Germination In hot, dry conditions getting seeds to germinate can be tricky, particularly those of cool-season...
Plant some seed potatoes in late summer and you could be enjoying a bonanza of earthy nuggets from late autumn right through to Christmas. For many vegetable gardeners the humble potato is the epitome of everything that's good about growing your own:...
Thin fruits clusters to two fruits, so there's around 4-6 inches (10-15cm) between fruits. But if we're to get the most from this bounty we'll in fact need to remove some of the fruits now.
Whiteflies are great at making more of themselves. Repeat over several days to begin to bring an infestation under some semblance of control. The first frost will put paid to their plans for crop-wide domination but, be warned, in mild areas or in warm...
Frost tolerant Yes. Crop Rotation Group Allium (Onion family) ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil with compost dug in. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Spacing Single Plants: 1' 1" (35cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 11" (30cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Plant the large seeds in your garden in late spring. Harvesting Cut back borage plants by half their size in midsummer to encourage...
Plants die back to the ground in winter and re-emerge in spring. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Valerian Aphids (General) Slug Snail Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade.
Tulips bloom at the same time as dogwoods and other spring-flowering trees in most climates. As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears. Notes Tulips will return for several years where winters are cold, but may rot...
Ageratum cannot tolerate cold temperatures. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Ageratum Aphids (General) Slug Snail Position Full sun to partial shade.
Mulch to deter weeds and keep soil moist. Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Deeply worked soil that has not had compost or manure added withing 6 months.
A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Hazelnuts grow best in climate such as the Pacific Northwest, where winters are chilly yet mild. Spacing Single Plants: 14' 9" (4.50m) each way (minimum) Rows: 14' 9" (4.50m) with 14' 9" (4.50m) row gap (minimum)...
Frost tolerant No. Feeding After plants set fruit, feed twice, at two week intervals, with a water soluble plant food. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cantaloupe Aphids (General) Slug Snail Plant Diseases which...
Spacing Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 9" (25cm) with 1' 1" (35cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Only a few lantana varieties are available as seed, but it is better to start with vegetatively propagated plants because they are seed...
The easiest chamomile to grow is a cool-season annual. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
