Harvesting with Students in the Garden
Steps for Harvesting Produce in the School Garden Think ahead to harvesting time. This post helps you prepare for the harvest of any garden produce. Some things to consider…
Read MoreSheet Composting (or Lasagna Composting/Gardening)
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…
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Growing Guide: Harvesting Sweet Potatoes
The time to harvest your sweet potatoes is when the leaves start to yellow and start sporting purple spots. Keep in mind that the longer a crop is left in…
Read MoreGrowing Guide: Greens
Preparation Before planting your greens, be sure to choose a location that receives full and direct sunlight. Most greens are hardy and can withstand lower temperatures: sow seeds in early…
Read MoreGrowing Guide: Edible Plant Parts – Roots
Preparation Because root vegetables grow out of sight under ground, it is important to make sure the soil has been prepared to allow space to grow. Root vegetables prefer well…
Read MoreGrowing Guide: Three Sisters
The tradition of planting corn, pole beans, and squash together is a Native American method we still use to this day. Although many Native tribes used this method of planting…
Read MoreGrowing Guide: Sunflowers
Preparation Wait until the soil temperature reaches 55-60F. Choose a location with direct sunlight for 6 to 8 hours per day. Sunflowers thrive in slightly acidic to somewhat alkaline (pH…
Read MoreGrowing Guide: Sugar Snap Peas
Preparation Remove all weeds and trash from the planting area. Till the soil 8 to 10 inches deep and rake it several times to break up the large dirt clods.…
Read MoreGrowing Guide: Edible Flowers
Eating Flowers Edible flowers include any flower that isn’t poisonous or that may cause a negative reaction. People who have have hay fever, asthma, or severe pollen allergies are advised…
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