Not ready to hang up your gardening tools as we head into late fall and winter? Consider these plants and garden tasks for October, November, and December. SOW COVER CROPS (also called green manure or compost crops). Bell beans and vetch are good choices.
At Sapience Therapeutic Farms, we sow the seeds of possibilities that cultivate independent skills, community, and wisdom. When describing what this crazy idea of mine is, I felt that the vision statement was the best way to start this article.
Ollas (pronounced oh-yahs) are ceramic jars, often unglazed, used for cooking, storing water or dry foods, or irrigating plants. They have been around for over 4000 years and can be found around the world.
Here's a list of things to keep an eye on this summer to avoid and manage pests of landscape trees, shrubs, and vines by incorporating these IPM strategies. Visit the Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist for more information or to subscribe to their monthly emails.
Weed Control and Herbicide Use Q: I have lots of weeds in my orchard. I've tried hand pulling and a high concentration of vinegar without much success to get rid of the stinging nettle, horsetail, hemlock, and wild radishes.
