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Garden Planning
Just because your spring garden is coming to end does not mean the work stops. There are plenty things to add to your to-do list for August and September. Start planning now and start prepping your calendar for the tasks below. I love using this garden calendar for all my gardening to-dos. I stay organized so I don’t fall behind on any of my garden upkeep. Protect Squash Ripening fall pumpkins & winter squash need to be protected. Slip something beneath them to prevent rot at the bottom. I use a piece of cardboard. Gather Fruit Any fruit fallen from the trees needs to be gathered. Remove Self Sowing Seed…
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Cleaning Your Garden Tools
Give your garden tools a seasonal scrub… By the time the gardening season is winding down, my garden tools have taken a beating. I utilize a quick and convenient storage place right in my garden to store my tools during the gardening season. I use them daily so I want them handy when I need them. I assembled a mailbox on T posts. I drive the end of the T post into the ground in my garden. T posts are stout, and can be directly driven into the ground and there is no need for digging holes and setting concrete. I keep my small hand tools, gloves, and some row…
Home Grown is Best
