Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Bed Prep, part 3
Welcome to part 3 of bed prep for spring. In part 2, we discussed what to plant and how to prepare the soil. Read that part before continuing on. Consider
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – The Art of Transplanting Trees for Both the Avid Gardener and the Interested Professional
Late winter-early spring is the time to transplant trees. Here, we will discuss both bare root and ball & burlap techniques. In each case, trees ought to be dug during
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Bed Prep, part 2
In part 1 of our Bed Prep journey, we discussed preparing beds for seeds and gardens, and getting a hoop house set up to assist with growing. In part 2,
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Bed Prep, part 1
Prepping the Garden Bed for Planting Would it not be great if I were to describe a planting bed preparation to control weeds (without herbicides), and adding organic matter, but
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Sowing the Seeds of Change
Out of doors, as early as your soil can be worked, sow onions and snap peas. If frost threatens once your plants are up, add straw mulch for protection. Sugar
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Vertical Propagation Set-Up
Building a Vertical Prop Set-up: Get Set-up to Sow Seed Starting garden seed indoors can be as simple as sowing into a starter mix and placing your starts in a
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Seeds of Change, part 3
Previously, we went over types of seeds to plant and how you can combine them to greatest effect. Here are some other options to consider for your garden. Consider biennials,
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Seeds of Change, part 2
In part 1, we went over a list of seeds from different families that you could plant. So how do you use these plants in your garden plans? First off,
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Seeds of Change, part 1
Winter is the time to think about your next garden. It’s a good time to lay plans to sow the seeds of change. If you kept a garden journal, revisit
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Dormant Pruning, part 2
Natural Target Pruning Branch attachments to the trunk from an anatomical perspective are alternating layers of branch and stem tissue. What? Externally, look for a branch bark ridge (above the
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