by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in adding cover crops to your garden? Have you thought about growing field peas as a cover crop? Many people grow field peas for harvest. However, few think of them as a way to add nutrients to your growing area. Cover crops are a … [Read more...]
How to Grow Mustard Greens as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy raising mustard greens in your early spring or fall garden? Did you know this plant can be used for more than eating? Mustard greens make an amazing cover crop. If you’d like to try growing this plant as a way to protect your garden area, … [Read more...]
Using Wood Ash in the Garden, the Correct Way
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you burn wood in or around your home? If so, you probably have a great deal of ash piling up in buckets from emptying fire pits, wood stoves, or fireplaces. Don’t let this resource go to waste. It can improve the quality of your garden soil, if … [Read more...]
How to Grow Wheat as a Garden Cover Crop
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you like the idea of growing your own wheat? You might wonder what the possibilities are with this crop. If you aren’t going to make your own flour, you could use wheat as a cover crop. It provides a variety of benefits that could help your garden. … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean When Onions Flower?
QUESTION: What does it mean when onion plants flower? Sometimes my onion plants flower too early in the season. Is this the same as bolting? — Luke C. ANSWER: It’s natural for onion plants to flower at the end of their season. However, if your onion plants are flowering before … [Read more...]
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