Swamp milkweed(A. incarnata)has thinner leaves and more colorful flowers than common milkweed. It is better-behaved than common milkweed, forming clumps rather than spreading out. It grows 2 to 4 feet tall, has deep rose-pink flowers, and is shade tolerant. It will grow in wet soil near...
For Chaney, urban farming is not only about growing nutritious vegetables in food deserts; it is an organizing platform for community and economic development, where neighbors can come together to grow ideas and harvest solutions. In a recent letter to partners he said, “That is the beauty of...
If you’re planting in the spring, spread compost in the fall so it has time to decompose over the winter. Come spring, your soil will be rich, moist, and well-draining — perfect for young plants that need a growth spurt. If you’re planting in the fall, spread compost in early su...
Goldenrod nursery starts can be planted in spring or early autumn. If planting in the fall, strive to get them in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes or about four weeks beforeyour first frost. Goldenrod seeds need stratification, or cold, moist treatment, to break dorman...
A related concern is that the milkweet seeds (each plant produces about 450 seeds in each pod) can drift for considerable distances and can survive for several years before germinating. Bottom line: keep milkweed 50 or 100 feet away from your septic draifield. COMMON MILKWEED (Asclepias ...
Zucchini may be known as one of the most prolific garden vegetables in our country. Some evidence exists that the first zucchini plants may have been grown 10,000 years ago as archeologists have discovered seeds in Mexican caves. Friends: The best companion plants for zucchini are beans, peas...
Following this, he applied layers of newspaper, wetting each area down, then covered the paper with soil conditioner purchased in bags from the shop, and home made compost. We left these areas through the summer, hoping to kill any remaining rootlets of grass and weed seeds. I began plantin...
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