by Geeks on the Beach | Aug 7, 2018 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
Transitioning from summer to winter gardening ›› Alysha Punnett A winter garden differs from a spring/summer garden in a number of ways: Rate of Growth Plants don’t grow at the same speed in colder months. Instead, the lower temperatures slow growth down to a...
by Geeks on the Beach | Apr 5, 2018 | Events, Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
›› Alysha Punnett Happy spring gardening season, everyone! Many of you will be underway in your gardens already, but here are a few tips to get your garden started off right. Cover Crops Now is the time to chop your cover crops if you haven’t already. For backyard...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jan 31, 2018 | Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe
›› Alysha Punnett Cover crops provide the same benefits as other mulches like straw, but are extra beneficial because they are living (see our Factsheet #7). The active root zone of the plant cycles nutrients and minerals, keeping them in the planting zone of your...
