Posts Tagged ‘garden planning’

5 Ways to start planning your garden

February 28, 2013 |  by  |  Dig In, Garden

Planning a garden

Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning your garden for next year. We have 5 tips to help make the planning process a breeze.

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What to do in the garden in January

January 15, 2013 |  by  |  Dig In

What to do in the garden in January

We still might be in the throws of winter, but spring is just around the corner. If you start preparing your garden now, then you’ll be ready to hit the ground running (err, planting) come springtime. Read More

What to do in the garden in August

August 7, 2012 |  by  |  Garden

Warm weather is here in full force and we have tips for getting through the “dog days of summer.” See what you should be doing in the garden this hot month. Read More

Estimating Yields

December 28, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

One of the biggest gardening mistakes you can make is planting too much or not enough, especially when you’re depending on your vegetable garden as a source of food for your family. When planning this year’s garden, take time to plan out how much food you’ll need to harvest and plant enough to get the yields you want. Read More

Garden Layout Ideas

November 4, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

There’s no one way to plan a garden. Depending on your available space and the types of plants you wish to grow, any number of garden layouts could be just right for your needs. Read More

Garden Smart with SmartGardener.com

October 5, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Keeping a journal and records for garden planning is a near necessity, if you want to do it right. If you’d like a little help to ‘automate” the process, check out smartgardener.com, an online resource personalized to your garden needs! Read More

First and Last Frost Dates

October 4, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

Knowing when to expect frost is a huge factor in figuring out what to plant and when to plant it. Use this frost chart as a guideline for planning your spring and fall gardens. Read More

What’s your garden worth?

September 2, 2011 |  by  |  Dig In

Even if your garden is “just for fun,” if you’re eating from it, you’re saving money that you would have spent on produce from a store. Interesting, isn’t it? Ever wonder how much your garden might be worth? Read More

Starting a fall garden

August 15, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

Fall gardens are not only for the warmest areas of the country. Even cooler climates can enjoy harvests well into autumn, but the key is getting started early. Read More

Prepare Soil for Spring Bulbs

July 28, 2011 |  by  |  Garden

Although blooms won’t appear until spring, late summer is the time to get your soil ready for spring bulb flowers. Read More