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This Week in the Garden (June 3 to 9, 2013)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Amy Mullen

As we head into summer, the garden chores slow down, making more time to stroll the garden with a cool drink! Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • netting the fruit trees and berries. If birds and squirrels are helping … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (May 6 to 12, 2013)

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Amy Mullen

We’re still waiting to plant out tender veggies, because the temperatures are supposed to drop into the high 30s on Sunday night. If you have planted out tender vegetables or annuals, be sure to cover them with a sheet or … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (April 27 to May 2, 2013)

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Amy Mullen

It’s a glorious, but short, run of warm weather before weekend rains. Get out in the garden and enjoy it! Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • testing soil temperatures. Soil temps in our gardens are about 65 degrees, which … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (April 22 to 28, 2013)

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Amy Mullen

Looks like it’s finally going to start warming up! Hold off planting your tender veggies and herbs until at least May 1, and maybe even a bit longer. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • testing soil temperatures. … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (April 15 to 21, 2013)

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Amy Mullen

What a deluge! The ground is too wet to work, so wait until it dries out before doing any planting. (On the other hand, a solid rain makes the weeds easier to pull!) Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (April 8 to 14, 2013)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Amy Mullen

Spring is finally here! The daffodils are blooming, and it’s warm enough to plant our cool-weather crops in the kitchen garden. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • planting early-season potatoes, like Red Norland and Yukon Gold. • planting peas, lettuce, … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (March 25 to 31, 2013)

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Amy Mullen

We checked the soil temperature in the garden this morning, and it’s a not-so-balmy 40 degrees. That’s just warm enough for early crops, so we’ll plant this weekend. Come on, spring! Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (March 11 to 17, 2013)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Amy Mullen

Sixty degree days followed by snow; seems like Mother Nature can’t make up her mind. We’re so ready for spring! Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • checking our soil. • To figure out if your soil is … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (January 28 to February 3, 2013)

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Amy Mullen

Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about the garden already! We’re gearing up for starting vegetables inside, pruning fruit and small ornamental trees, and mapping out our planting plans for spring. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable … Continue reading →

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This Week in the Garden (October 1 to 7, 2012)

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Amy Mullen

Welcome to October! Leaves are starting to fall, and fall rains make it a good time to plant new shrubs, trees, and perennials. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • sowing the last of our fall crops: there’s … Continue reading →

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