This is a perfect time of year to start planning your Edible Garden, to reflect on your successes from last year and things you would do differently.
*What new varieties of fruits, veggies and herbs are you going to add this year and what old favorites will you continue to grow?
*Is it time to consider rotating your crops?
*How are you amending your soil...with manures, bagged compost, lime...and then what is your time frame for preparing the soil? This will be a great guideline for what you are planning to grow.
*How much of your garden will be planted from seeds versus purchasing starts?
*What flowering plants will be near or in your garden to increase pollination?
*Are you considering companion planting as a natural means of pest control?
*Would you like to add some raised beds?
*What evergreen plants do you have in your Edible garden for winter structure, such as, Artichokes, Rosemary, Lavender, Sage, Evergreen Blueberries?
*Have you considered adding more color to your garden...silver artichokes, purple cabbage, red chard?
By answering these questions it will give you a great basis on how to proceed in your Edible endeavors. For more guidance our friendly staff is also available to answer your questions.
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