Monthly Archives: May 2016

Tip #217: The Best Time to Harvest

In general, the best time to harvest your crops is in the morning after the dew has evaporated. This improves storage quality

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May 27, Terri Guillemets

Finding our soul in the soil

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Tip #216: Bing Cherries

Learn about the history of bing cherries as well as a few other plant varieties named after real people.

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May 20, Garden Saying

Can you dig it?

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Tip #215 Days to Maturity

Days to maturity is an estimate on how long a crop with proper nutrient requirements, in good soil, and in a full sun will take to mature.

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May 13, Leonardi da Vinci

Comparing our knowledge of soil to the celestial bodies.

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Tip #214: Get Out And Smell The Dirt

Get out and smell the dirt- it could be good for both your mind and body, activating neurons in the brain and curbing allergic reactions

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May 6, Dalai Lama

Words from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

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Tip #213: Getting Kids Involved

We love gardening with kids and children of all ages. Get them engaged through age appropriate tasks, engaging the senses, and enjoying the harvest

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