Planting a Strawbale Garden - Dave's Garden
网页2020年4月9日 · When to Plant. Straw bale gardens can be started in early fall; however, spring is the best time to plant vegetables. Plant after the last frost date for your area. Most vegetables should be planted after this date. Choosing a Location. You'll need an area that receives full sun, which is six or more hours of direct sunlight a day.
Best Vining Fruits and Vegetables for Vertical Gardens - Dave's …
网页2017年2月1日 · These early spring vegetables are a great way to start your vertical gardening season. Potatoes. You don’t need a long furrow for your potato crop. Potatoes can also be grown in barrels. Instead of hilling, simply add soil as the plant grows, and then dig the potatoes out of the barrel when the plant is finished growing in the fall.
How to Grow Vegetables in Clay Soils - Dave's Garden
网页2017年3月15日 · Lettuce, chard, snap beans, and vegetables with shallow root systems do well in clay soils thanks to its moisture retention capabilities. Cole crops like broccoli, cabbages, and Brussels sprouts like clay for the support it offers their roots, and if you’re looking for crops that grow just about anywhere and can be planted later in the season ...
PlantFiles: The Largest Plant Identification Reference Guide
网页PlantFiles is the most complete plant database online, with information for new and expert gardeners alike.
Growing Cool Weather Vegetables - Dave's Garden
网页2018年2月10日 · Plant these seeds or transplants two to three weeks before the date of your average last spring frost. Semi-hardy vegetables will withstand light frost. These crops grow best when the minimum daytime temperature is between 40- 50 degrees Fahrenheit and can be sown as early as two weeks before the average last spring frost.
Explaining Vegetable Families: Alliums (Onions, Garlic, and More)
网页2013年2月13日 · The onion family is a fairly fuss free one for home gardeners. Alliums are not prone to the same diseases that plague many other vegetables. Include alliums in your crop rotation to help break the cycle of Verticillium wilt and other diseases or pests. Deer and rabbits avoid alliums. Some gardeners plant garlic as a deer deterrent.
Vegetable Gardening:mounded rows or not - Dave's Garden
网页2004年1月8日 · I plant with both methods here, "flat" rows and "raised rows". The idea is to have a nice friable soil that retains water and encourages good root growth keeping in mind some plants grow roots deeper than others. I'll plant my corn on flat rows, then when it is up 8 inches or so will go between the rows and throw soil up next to the stalks.
Sustainable Techniques for Growing Vegetables in Wet Climates
网页2017年3月6日 · Anna Burke has been farming and gardening for over 6 years. She graduated from Smith College with a degree in English Literature. A few months after graduation she started a small sheep farm in Upstate New York with her partner. Anna enjoys growing vegetables and raising livestock. More articles by Anna Burke
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners - Dave's Garden
网页2024年5月14日 · Plant some lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers and you have delicious salads to feed the family for the whole summer. If you want to try something a bit larger, go for a 12 by 24-foot garden where you can plant everything from squash, zucchini, and cucumbers to tomatoes, okra, peppers, and beans.
Preparing Soil for a Vegetable Garden - Dave's Garden
网页2017年5月8日 · These days, most home gardeners choose to grow vegetables in raised beds. These are ideal for growing vegetables for several reasons. For starters, they conserve space and boost crop yields since deeper soil allows plants to grow larger and closer together, and it saves you from having to deal with messy garden pathways.