Category Archives: Soil

Wild Windy Weather

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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Though the October rains are still warm, sudden cold can swoop down from the North overnight, leaving frozen hoses, broken pots, and damaged plants in its wake. Before you move to that armchair for the winter, take a few minutes to get ready for the coming cold. Continue reading →

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fall crops benefit from kelp, milk, and compost

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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After such a challenging summer, this mild autumn has been very kind to late crops. Despite being the wettest autumn on record, there have been enough clear days to encourage terrific growth on everything I planted in September and even … Continue reading →

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Fall Cover Cropping for Soil Health

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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After removing spent tomato plants and other summer crops, rake out each bed, then carpet it with 2-3 inches of composted dairy manure or mature compost. If you aren’t using the space for fall vegetables, consider planting a cover crop … Continue reading →

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When Autumn Comes Early To The Tomato Patch

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Ann Lovejoy
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In much of the Northwest, this has been a tough year for tomatoes. If cold nights didn’t cause the blossoms to drop, the chill weakened stems so that unripe fruit dropped before its time. In many gardens, tomatoes formed but … Continue reading →

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