Have you ever pulled up a plant and noticed those fine white threads clinging to the roots? That’s not mold.That’s not disease. That’s a very good thing. It’s called mycorrhizae (pronounced my-co-RYE-zuh), and once you understand what it is, you’ll never look at your soil the same way again. Why It Matters in Your Vegetable…
Goodbye Tiller, Hello Raised Beds!
For years, every spring started the same way.I’d drag out the old tiller, spend hours wrestling it through our heavy clay soil, and then spend the rest of the season pulling weeds that seemed to grow faster than my vegetables. Then one day I finally discovered the secret to growing a successful, low-maintenance garden: raised…
Frost vs. Freeze: How to Protect Your Fall Vegetable Garden
Ever notice how some vegetables can shrug off a light frost while others, like basil, turn to mush at the first chill? It all comes down to frost tolerance — and understanding the difference between a light frost and a hard freeze can help you protect your garden when temperatures drop. Frost vs. Freeze —…