This year is a warm one so far and it’s hard not to succumb to the lure of the seed catalogs and rush out and plant everything. Unfortunately this may lead to a lot of rotten seed in the ground and a need to replant. To avoid this disappointment it’s important to read the package […]
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Soil Temperature and What to Plant When
Posted in Growing, tagged planting calendar, soil temperature, what to plant on March 9, 2016 | 2 Comments »
Schedule Your Plantings by the Holidays
Posted in Growing, tagged plant by the holidays, planting calendar on January 27, 2021 | Leave a Comment »
For seeds to grow there needs to be the right combination of light, soil temperature, nutrients and moisture. Here in our cool Northwest climate one of the main things is waiting until the soil is really warm enough for germination to occur. Spring crops need soil temperatures in the 50’s to 60’s while summer crops need […]
Gardening, Climate Change and You
Posted in People on the Move, Policy on June 6, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Gardeners are finely attuned to short-term changes in nature as well as long-term trends. Here in Seattle, we are fresh off one of the warmest winters on record in the PNW and heading into a summer that could be one of the worst forest-fire seasons ever. Over half the state is in drought. While many […]
Six Top Urban Farm Hub Posts of 2014
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, People on the Move, tagged top post, top posts for 2014, top urban farming posts for 2014 on December 17, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
2014 was a great urban farming year! A mild winter and warm summer boosted yields and best of all Kathleen and I got a chance to connect with more readers both virtually and in-person. Each year it’s interesting to look back through the analytics and see what posts were on top. Here are the top […]
Ways to Jump Start Your Garden
Posted in Growing, tagged early gardening, garden hoops, remay on April 9, 2019 | Leave a Comment »
So what is all this rain doing to your garden loving heart? Are you just itching to get out and plant something? Well here are some ways to calm that itch through indoor seed starting, using Reemay floating row cover and setting up some plastic covered hoop beds. Now is a good time for cold season starts and, if […]
7 Ways to Get Your Farm Through the Winter
Posted in Cooking on January 13, 2019 | 1 Comment »
By guest writer, Rae Steinbach While winter might not be the busiest period of time for a farmer, it’s a season that can be tough on a farm. The freezing temperatures, snow, sleet, and ice can put a lot of stress on the land and outbuildings, and it can also be tough on livestock. If […]
Focus on Arugula
Posted in Cooking, tagged arugula, pasta with herbs on June 16, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
This week I think my arugula plants have grown about three inches. This spicy plant can be eaten in salads with an oil and vinegar dressing or used as a zesty garnish. We really like to top a just baked pizza with this richly flavored plant. Arugula likes cool weather and a nitrogen rich soil. […]
Warm Weather Garden Tips
Posted in Growing on May 7, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
By Laura Matter, Volunteer Site Leader at the Picardo P-Patch Here are some tips to keep your garden, and you, thriving this time of year: Keep it hydrated! Water existing plants deeply and your seedling beds often. Deep watering encourages deep rooting and seedlings are very shallow rooted, small and tender and susceptible to drying […]
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