Edible Demo Garden News

Tomatoes are among the top summer crops in the Edible Demo Garden and each year there are decisions to be made about which varieties to grow.

Herbs may not be the stars in the Edible Demonstration Garden, but they are notable members of the supporting cast. Its hard to imagine a flourishing vegetable garden without a few culinary herbs as companions.

No matter what season, there is always weeding to be done in the Edible Demo Garden. Weeds seem to pop up everywhere...

Worms create tunnels through the soil. These tunnels provide space for air and rain to more easily penetrate through the soil to the roots of plants.

All fruit trees require pruning for optimum vigor and fruit production. Pruning is also a way to control tree size, making care and harvesting easier.

Maximizing the use of space to grow edibles is always a consideration in the Edible Demonstration Garden. Planting veggies in containers has proven to be an excellent way to expand the gardens growing capacity...

Spring is here and plants in the Edible Demo Garden are beginning to bloom. Not all the blooming plants in the garden are edible crops some are there for their flowers.

The soil in the Edible Demo Garden gets a lot of attention. Compost and organic amendments are added regularly. Moisture levels are monitored, and rainwater is supplemented with drip irrigation and hand watering.

The rain in February flooded the areas around the garden beds in the Edible Demo Garden. Volunteers were busy digging trenches to redirect the water away from the planted areas and salvaging any crops that were still productive.

While the rains limited some of the garden work during January, it was the perfect time to assess the condition of the garden beds and plan for the spring and summer crops.