De-weeding the Compost Pile
by Sandy Swegel Playing in the dirt is, of course, the most fun reason to garden. This week I’ve been playing in the compost which is doubly fun because I get to play with the earthworms too. What to do with Compost Weeds My compost style is very passive. I keep three big bins going. […]
Plant Some Mustards
Certified Organic Seeds by Sandy Swegel Did you have fungus problems in your garden this year? Maybe powdery mildew on the squash? Or fungal blight on the tomatoes? One very natural way to treat your soil (rather than try to kill the fungus once it’s on next years’ leaves) is to plant some mustards. Mustard […]
Fall Pruning: Don’t Do It
Why Not to Fall Prune by Sandy Swegel September is the time of year I like to tell you to quit working. I want you to leave some leaves and debris on the beds to give ladybugs and lacewings a place to overwinter. I want you to have seed heads for birds to eat. And […]