Herbs are a fragrant and tasty addition to any garden. Preparation Before planting anything, be sure to choose a space that has six or more hours of sunlight a day. Most herbs prefer a soil that is loose and well drained. Break up any soil that has become compacted and get rid of large clumps. … Read more
Tips on Weed ControlWe can all agree that weeds are certainly a nuisance, however there are a few things that can be done to control them so that you can enjoy your intended crop. One of the best ways to control weeds is to suppress them before they can even establish. This can be done … Read more
Techniques for Extending Your Growing Season: Cold Frames This series offers some common techniques that you can use to try to extend your growing season. Most of the methods help your soil stay warmer and protect your plants from harsh, cold winds. These techniques can be adopted one at a time, or you can use … Read more
Three-Dimensional Science enables students to make sense of the world by engaging in science and engineering practices to explore core ideas and recognize crosscutting concepts. The hallmark of Three-Dimensional Science is to let students “explore, before explaining.” Students typically observe a phenomenon they know nothing about; attempt to construct an explanation for it; explore the … Read more
Techniques for Extending Your Growing Season: Greenhouses & Hoophouses This series offers some common techniques that you can use to try to extend your growing season. Most of the methods help your soil stay warmer and protect your plants from harsh, cold winds. These techniques can be adopted one at a time, or you can … Read more
Extending the Growing Season: Raised Beds This series offers some common techniques that you can use to try to extend your growing season. Most of the methods help your soil stay warmer and protect your plants from harsh, cold winds. These techniques can be adopted one at a time, or you can use more than … Read more
Techniques for Extending Your Growing Season: Mulch This series offers some common techniques that you can use to try to extend your growing season. Most of the methods help your soil stay warmer and protect your plants from harsh, cold winds. These techniques can be adopted one at a time, or you can use more … Read more
This composting method uses a 3-bin system contained in one composter. This is best for gardens that will not have large amounts of compost material, or who do not require fast compost turnover. These systems have three levels and air vents on each side. As the compost finishes, you can open the door to the next … Read more
Sheet composting is similar to trench composting in that it is cheap and low-maintenance once you’ve set it up. In this technique, you simply place layers of compostable materials on your garden beds and wait until they decompose to plant there. These layers are usually started with multiple layers of newspaper or one layer of … Read more
Trench composting involves simply placing organic matter in a dug trench of your soil. It is very cheap and very simple to do, but there are some things you should take into consideration: This may be best for larger gardens since it is low maintenance, but also because you want to put compost in garden … Read more