The Barnum School 4-H Garden Club in Bridgeport built a compost bin for their garden:
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10 Tips for the March Gardener
1. Make plans to attend the UConn Garden Conference on March 21, 2014. Go to www.2014garden.uconn.edu for more information. 2. Carefully remove winter mulches from planting beds as snow melts and temperatures warm. 3. Add limestone, fertilizer or organic materials as recommended and incorporate into planting beds. 4. As ground becomes workable, de-thatch the lawn if you find an […]
8 More Tips for the September Gardener
1. Now is the time to de-thatch and aerate lawns to promote root growth if necessary. 2. Remove and compost spent annuals and fallen leaves. 3. If frost threatens, bring houseplants indoors. Keep in mind that Sept. 16- 22 is National Indoor Plant Week! 4. Pot up or propagate herbs to bring indoors for winter […]
10 Tips for the September Gardener
Mid to late September is a great time to plant accent plants, like mums and asters, that will provide autumn colors in the landscape. Rake up leaves, twigs, and fruit from crabapple trees and throw them in the garbage to help control apple scab disease. Wood ashes contain potassium and calcium and can be used […]