I think it’s safe to say that Summer is officially here! With temperatures in the 90s most weeks, the plants in your garden are likely feeling the heat. Watering is of course one of the most important practices for a thriving garden, especially in the heat and in case you need a quick how-to on […]
How to Water Your Schoolyard Garden
Quick, pop quiz! It lightly showered for an hour yesterday, do you need to water your garden today? Is it enough to water each garden bed for 2 minutes, 3 times per week? The answers are YES, you still need to water your garden even if it lightly showered for an hour yesterday, and NO, […]
4 Steps to Summer Garden Success
The temperature is rising! For a guaranteed successful summer harvest, it’s a good idea to prepare your gardens for the hot summer months ahead! Water, Water, Water Maintaining a consistent watering schedule will ensure that your tomatoes grow gradually rather than in spurts, preventing stretch marks or misshaped tomatoes. Stake your tomatoes Before your tomatoes […]
Spotlight: William Southern Elementary
The after-school garden club at William Southern Elementary has been working hard in the garden this spring! Earlier this season, the group braved the cold weather to plant seed potatoes, arugula, turnips, carrots, and lettuce. Although it was difficult for the kiddos to imagine these veggies sprouting in the frigid soil, we talked about how […]