How to Grow Vegetables from Seed
by Maria G. I wrote a recent entry about how I grew some beautiful lettuces from seed. Today, at a garden center, I came upon a …
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How to Grow Strawberries Organically – NJ Zone 6
Strawberries are tough to grow for a few reasons. For all the work and planning they require, the harvesting season is pretty brief. Here in …
Q: How often should I water my vegetable garden?
A: Many experts suggest that once vegetable garden plants are established they should be watered deeply once per week – about an inch. Two inches …
Seed Viability Chart (Vegetables)
Below find a handy seed viability chart. Not just for NJ gardeners! Plant Years Viable artichoke, globe 1 bean 3 beet 4 broccoli 5 Brussels …
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 …