Vegetable Gardens
Posts that contain information about home vegetable gardens. This includes what to plant and when, help with homeowner pest management strategies, advice from Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, and other topics related to vegetable gardening.
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Thanksgiving truly kicks off the winter holidays and spending time with families. We wanted to take a moment to share some cool facts about some of the more popular foods that are consumed around the holidays. *Historically, this holiday has taken advantage of the Native American community. To honor their traditions, we want to share…
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Chances are that you have probably accidentally started a sweet potato slip. Remember that forgotten potato you found at the bottom of the bowl that sprouted little leaves and roots? That potato was on its way to producing slips! Unlike most vegetables, sweet potatoes are not grown from seed. Sweet potatoes are grown from slips…
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It is the end of February and everyone is revving up for spring planting. It isn’t too late to get your soil tested so that you know where you stand with pH and nutrients already in the soil. These tests will provide you individualized fertilizer recommendations. To take a soil sample, you will collect from…
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There are many great reasons to purchase fruits and vegetables that are in season. Chief among them is this is the best way to ensure freshness. Purchasing “in season” means that you are consuming the fruits and veggies soon after they are harvested. This means that you are getting produce directly from local producers and…
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