Vegetables

Master Gardener Responses to Questions About Vegetables

Following the publication of our August newsletter, we had two excellent questions about 2 vegetables that are common to most backyard gardens. We want to share the responses with you. The first question is regarding pole beans that have reached … Continue reading

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Raised Vegetable Garden Beds

For years I have grown vegetables in raised garden beds, this was initially done to improve  the soil quality, make weed control easier and guard against a very active pest population. I worked with my father to build nine raised … Continue reading

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Hardening Off Your Annuals

Before planting your precious seedlings into the garden, they need to be “hardened off”. This term literally refers to the toughness of the stem and entails a short period of acclimatization. Hardening off prepares the plants for fluctuation of temperatures, … Continue reading

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Starting Seedlings

  There are several reasons why you might want to consider starting some seeds indoors for transplanting in your garden later. The most obvious reason is that heat-loving plants such as tomatoes and peppers need a head start in order … Continue reading

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January: A Time To Reflect and Plan For Spring

I asked members of Northumberland Master Gardeners to tell us how they keep in touch with their gardens in January. Tanya Crowell tells us what she likes best about her garden is January are the swaying grasses. They give something … Continue reading

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Garlic: Planting, Growing and Harvesting

This is a picture of hard necked garlic taken, July 3, 2020. The scapes have been removed and eaten. The leaves have not started to yellow at this point. You will see lettuce and green onions growing at the base … Continue reading

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