Saturday, June 6, 2009

northwest vegetable gardening

Different vegetables grow in different types of light and need a specific amount of space between each plant. Some reasons to start early are a spring plant sale, a community garden, or even sending them home as gifts.

Make sure you label your mixture with the recommended use, date and ingredients. The average winter low temperatures for a particular area are the basis for zone hardiness. When your plants begin to look awkward, untidy, and too large for the space you have selected this is an indication it is time to prune your plants.

Grow herbs and vegetables and start seedlings and cuttings. If you are not sure whether it is time to water, it is better not to water. Composting is an ecologically friendly and easy way to get rid of all that green waste.

Things such as grass clippings, egg shells, leaves, coffee grinds, and vegetable and fruit peels make great composting material. By taking all of these steps and a little tender loving care you should have yourself a wonderful array of fresh, quality vegetables.

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