Fall Soil Testing - The Key to Your Spring Garden

Fall isn't just for raking leaves; it's a crucial time for soil testing, which sets the stage for a thriving garden come spring.

Autumn, DIY, Fall, fertilizer, Gardening, Plant Care, Spring, vegetable, Victory Garden, Winter, WVU ExtensionJohn MorganOctober 24, 2024soil, testing, soil amendments, science, spring, fall, autumnComment

Preparing Your Garden for Winter

Here’s some tips to help ensure your garden not only survives the winter but thrives when spring returns.

Autumn, Winter, Wildlife, Water, vegetable, tools, Spring, seed, Raised Beds, Pest Control, Gardening, FallJohn MorganOctober 10, 2024winter, fall, autumn, garden, landscape, birds, bird feederComment

Curing Sweet Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s a detailed guide on how to cure sweet potatoes at home.

Fall, Gardening, Plant Care, vegetable, WinterJohn MorganOctober 3, 2024sweet potatoes, autumn, harvestComment

The Joy of Planting Container Gardens

Container gardening is a versatile and rewarding way to bring greenery into your life, whether you have a sprawling backyard, a small balcony, or even just a sunny windowsill.

Sowing the Seeds of Summer

As the days lengthen and the sun warms the earth, gardeners everywhere eagerly anticipate the joys of summer planting.

DIY, fertilizer, Gardening, Plant Care, Spring, Summer, vegetableJohn MorganApril 26, 2024corn, beans, squash, tomatoes, peppers, garden, gardeningComment

A Fresh Start: Early Spring Garden Crops

While some crops thrive in the warmth of summer, there's a delightful array of vegetables that are perfectly suited for early spring planting.

Plant Care, Spring, vegetableJohn MorganMarch 29, 2024spring, garden, vegetables, onions, peas, kale, collard greensComment

Embracing the Chill: A Guide to Winterizing Your Garden

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to winterize your garden, preserving its beauty and setting the stage for a fresh start when warmer days return.

Gardening, Fall, Landscaping, Pest Control, Plant Care, Podcast, Raised Beds, tools, Tree, vegetable, Victory Garden, WinterJohn MorganNovember 10, 2023garden, gardening, winter, winter garden, winterizingComment

Saving Heirloom Tomato Seeds

By learning how to save heirloom tomato seeds, you not only contribute to the conservation of agricultural diversity but also empower yourself to grow your own exquisite tomatoes year after year.

DIY, Gardening, Plant Care, seed, vegetable, Victory GardenJohn MorganOctober 6, 2023tomato, seed, seeds, saving seeds, heirloomComment

Planting Turnip Seeds: A Beginner's Guide to Growing a Cool Crop

Now is the time to plant turnips! These cool-weather crops are not only delicious and versatile but also relatively easy to grow from seeds.

Fall, fertilizer, Gardening, Plant Care, Produce, seed, vegetable, Victory Garden, WinterJohn MorganAugust 18, 2023turnips, turnip, fall, autumn, garden, cover crop, winter, cool weatherComment

A Chilling Effect: Unlocking the Magic of Seed Stratification

While spring is traditionally associated with sowing seeds, the practice of chilling seeds before planting, known as seed stratification, offers a fascinating opportunity to enhance the germination process. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of chilling fall seeds and uncover the magic that lies within this simple technique.

conservation, DIY, Fall, Gardening, Landscaping, Plant Care, Science, seed, Spring, vegetable, WinterJohn MorganAugust 11, 2023fall, autumn, seed, planting, sowing, wildflower, vegetableComment

Planting Fall Pea Varieties

With autumn on the horizon, now is the time to start planning fall crops. Peas are a great option to extend the gardening season.

Fall, Gardening, Plant Care, seed, vegetable, WinterJohn MorganAugust 4, 2023peas, pea, fall, cold weather, winter, snow pea, mangetoutComment

Planning Your Fall Garden in the Mid-Ohio Valley

It might not seem like it now with weather forecasts showing a heat wave approaching next week, but fall is on the way. As the Mid-Ohio Valley transitions from the warmth of summer to the cool embrace of autumn, it's the perfect time to start planning your fall garden.

container garden, Fall, Gardening, Plant Care, Produce, Raised Beds, vegetable, Victory GardenJohn MorganJuly 21, 2023fall, garden, vegetables, planningComment

Bob’s Blog