Hay or Straw: Which is Right for Your Vegetable Garden?
A reader writes in and asks, “What’s the difference between hay and straw? Which one should I mulch my garden beds with, or does it …
Category: Gardening for Beginners
Growing Lettuce from Seed vs. Direct Sowing Lettuce
(aka Fresh Picked Salad for One) by Maria G. A great deal of thought and planning takes place when I look over the selections in …
NJ Garden Planning in February? Yes! Start Now and Be Ready for Spring Planting
Winter blues getting you down? Don’t just dream about garden planning for NJ’s spring planting season… do it! Even a first-time gardener can successfully grow …
Gardening Shortcut: How to Plant Your NJ Fall Garden in 2 Hours or Less
So you want to plant some cold-weather loving veggies, but it’s August, and it’s hot, and you just don’t have time? Guess again. If executed …
Choosing a Fertilizer for Your Vegetable Garden
Choosing a Fertilizer for Your Vegetable Garden Vegetables grow best in soil that contains 5 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphate, and 5 percent potash. The …