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Guidelines for Harvesting Vegetables

Guidelines for Harvesting Vegetables

  • October 1, 2020
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Knowing how to tell when a vegetable is ready for harvesting is both an art and a science.

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Beyond the Lawn: Imagine the Options

Beyond the Lawn: Imagine the Options

  • September 2, 2020
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Consider transforming some of your lawn into beautiful horticultural spots

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The September To-Do List

The September To-Do List

  • September 2, 2020
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The September To-Do List

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Upcoming Events

  • September 2, 2020
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Visit Tufton Farm for fall events and plant sales; take a Basic Garden Class online; join a zoom orientation class on becoming a Master Gardener; enjoy a variety of fall webinars; take a mushroom hike!

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Rose Campion

Rose Campion

  • September 2, 2020
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An old cottage garden favorite tough enough to take on all comers

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September in the Edible Garden

September in the Edible Garden

  • September 2, 2020
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The September To-Do List

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Lasagna Mulching

Lasagna Mulching

  • September 2, 2020
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For a low cost and leisurely way to make a bed for future planting, try lasagna mulching, a/k/a sheet composting

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August in the Edible Garden

August in the Edible Garden

  • August 1, 2020
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It’s time to start your fall vegetables

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  • August 1, 2020
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Keep up with education via live Zoom webinars and videos sponsored by a variety of organizations. Tour an August garden!

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Gardening for Resilience: The Bounty of Fall Vegetables

Gardening for Resilience: The Bounty of Fall Vegetables

  • August 1, 2020
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Enjoy the great outdoors and extend the joy of spring and summer gardening into fall and winter. Here’s what you need to know for a strong start.

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