by GHart | Apr 25, 2021 | Northern Gardening
Talking %^&* – Fertilizers Plants need three things, sun (light), water and Nutrients. Nutrients come naturally from organic matter and elements in the soil. Nutrients will become depleted over time and will need to be replenished in the soil. It is highly...
by GHart | Apr 21, 2021 | Northern Gardening
Starting Squash Transplants With a month and a half before the last frost date, it’s time to think about those squash transplants. I have taken to pre-sprouting my squash plants of all sorts and would highly recommend it to maximize your plants. Start by soaking...
by GHart | Apr 16, 2021 | Northern Gardening
Starting and growing Giant Pumpkins Atlantic Giant Pumpkins were developed through selective harvesting for decades by Howard Dill in Windsor, Nova Scotia, my hometown. Since then, the seeds have been grown worldwide and are commonly produce 400-500 pound pumpkins....
by GHart | Apr 6, 2021 | Northern Gardening
Getting more potatoes per plant Chitting your way to a bigger crop Seed potatoes, or just old potatoes that have sat for too long will grow new plants eventually. Each potato eye has the potential to form an entirely new plant. Most people will plant an entire seed...
by GHart | Mar 17, 2021 | Northern Gardening
Grow Bags Putting your garden in a bag. Grow bags are cloth bags typically made from thick, non-woven, pressed fabrics. In most cases, a thick (7+year) landscaping fabric is used. The non-woven fabric aspect allows for free air circulation around the roots allowing...
by GHart | Mar 9, 2021 | North Hardy Species, Northern Gardening
March is time to start those tomato plantsTips for growing vigorous Tomato plants For most people, March is the time to start those tomatoe plants indoors. These are some of the important bits of information and techniques you may want to think about as you are...
