Friday PhotoEssay
We have things growing again in the garden, so it’s time to get back into the rhythm of doing a regular Friday PhotoEssay! The warm temperatures pushed the crocus from leaves to blooming to finished...
View ArticleFrost and Freeze
According to the forecast, we’re supposed to get our first frost/freeze in the Wichita area tonight. I’m seeing 30 degrees as the projected low. Of course, I’m always skeptical of that first freeze...
View ArticleFriday PhotoEssay & Link Around
Okay, so I don’t actually have much to share as far as a regular photoessay this week. The garden is just bare dirt at this point! Over the next few months, Friday’s will probably become more of a...
View ArticleVideo Wednesday: Low Tunnels
I know I’ve been harping on the fall gardening topics a lot and you’ve probably seen this video before, but just in case you haven’t… Filed under: Video Wednesday Tagged: fall, fall gardening, low...
View ArticleFall Gardening: Using Row Covers Successfully
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6 Using Row Covers Successfully Row covers can be as simple as a thin, old sheet. However, for best success a lightweight, spun-bonded polypropylene fabric...
View ArticleWhat’s a Frost? What’s a Freeze?
I saw this posted on Facebook this morning and thought it was really interesting! Here is an excerpt from the Manhattan Community Garden Newsletter, written by Dr. Chuck Marr: “You have often heard...
View ArticlePreparing for the Sudden Onslaught of Winter
I feel like I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the weather, but it really isn’t just idle conversation! The weather is extremely important to our success as gardeners. After one light...
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