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Stopped by the #CommunityGarden. The fence is up! I have #MammothSunflowers that are raring to go, so those will get planted later this week, along with #IndianBlanket and #Cornflower seeding for the #Pollinators.

#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningInMaine

Stopped by the #CommunityGarden. The fence is up! I have #MammothSunflowers that are raring to go, so those will get planted later this week, along with #IndianBlanket and #Cornflower seeding for the #Pollinators.

#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningInMaine

Stopped by the #CommunityGarden. The fence is up! I have #MammothSunflowers that are raring to go, so those will get planted later this week, along with #IndianBlanket and #Cornflower seeding for the #Pollinators.

#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningInMaine

Stopped by the #CommunityGarden. The fence is up! I have #MammothSunflowers that are raring to go, so those will get planted later this week, along with #IndianBlanket and #Cornflower seeding for the #Pollinators.

#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningInMaine

Stopped by the #CommunityGarden. The fence is up! I have #MammothSunflowers that are raring to go, so those will get planted later this week, along with #IndianBlanket and #Cornflower seeding for the #Pollinators.

#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #GrowYourOwnFood #FoodSecurity #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningInMaine

Temps are going to be near freezing here in Southern #Maine. Cover sensitive plants tonight!

#FrostWarning #FreezeWarning #MaineWx #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Temps are going to be near freezing here in Southern #Maine. Cover sensitive plants tonight!

#FrostWarning #FreezeWarning #MaineWx #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Temps are going to be near freezing here in Southern #Maine. Cover sensitive plants tonight!

#FrostWarning #FreezeWarning #MaineWx #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Temps are going to be near freezing here in Southern #Maine. Cover sensitive plants tonight!

#FrostWarning #FreezeWarning #MaineWx #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Temps are going to be near freezing here in Southern #Maine. Cover sensitive plants tonight!

#FrostWarning #FreezeWarning #MaineWx #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

It looks like I can plant some potatoes today, and some other stuff tomorrow. Getting the wildflower bed ready to seed before the rain comes later this week. Rowan tree is getting planted as well. I started lettuce, cabbage, onions, beets and turnips yesterday in planters (I've had good luck growing them that way -- though the beets and turnips will have to get moved to bigger pots).

#GardeningInMaine #GardeningWeek #SolarPunkSunday

It looks like I can plant some potatoes today, and some other stuff tomorrow. Getting the wildflower bed ready to seed before the rain comes later this week. Rowan tree is getting planted as well. I started lettuce, cabbage, onions, beets and turnips yesterday in planters (I've had good luck growing them that way -- though the beets and turnips will have to get moved to bigger pots).

#GardeningInMaine #GardeningWeek #SolarPunkSunday

It looks like I can plant some potatoes today, and some other stuff tomorrow. Getting the wildflower bed ready to seed before the rain comes later this week. Rowan tree is getting planted as well. I started lettuce, cabbage, onions, beets and turnips yesterday in planters (I've had good luck growing them that way -- though the beets and turnips will have to get moved to bigger pots).

#GardeningInMaine #GardeningWeek #SolarPunkSunday

It looks like I can plant some potatoes today, and some other stuff tomorrow. Getting the wildflower bed ready to seed before the rain comes later this week. Rowan tree is getting planted as well. I started lettuce, cabbage, onions, beets and turnips yesterday in planters (I've had good luck growing them that way -- though the beets and turnips will have to get moved to bigger pots).

#GardeningInMaine #GardeningWeek #SolarPunkSunday

It looks like I can plant some potatoes today, and some other stuff tomorrow. Getting the wildflower bed ready to seed before the rain comes later this week. Rowan tree is getting planted as well. I started lettuce, cabbage, onions, beets and turnips yesterday in planters (I've had good luck growing them that way -- though the beets and turnips will have to get moved to bigger pots).

#GardeningInMaine #GardeningWeek #SolarPunkSunday

So, it's not pretty, but the fence is up. Hopefully, this will keep the deer out of my 150 square foot garden. Unfortunately, I trampled on a few of the onions while moving the fencing around, but there's still quite a few that are unscathed.

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningInMaine #Gardening #VegetablePlot

So, it's not pretty, but the fence is up. Hopefully, this will keep the deer out of my 150 square foot garden. Unfortunately, I trampled on a few of the onions while moving the fencing around, but there's still quite a few that are unscathed.

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningInMaine #Gardening #VegetablePlot

So, it's not pretty, but the fence is up. Hopefully, this will keep the deer out of my 150 square foot garden. Unfortunately, I trampled on a few of the onions while moving the fencing around, but there's still quite a few that are unscathed.

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningInMaine #Gardening #VegetablePlot

So, it's not pretty, but the fence is up. Hopefully, this will keep the deer out of my 150 square foot garden. Unfortunately, I trampled on a few of the onions while moving the fencing around, but there's still quite a few that are unscathed.

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningInMaine #Gardening #VegetablePlot

So, it's not pretty, but the fence is up. Hopefully, this will keep the deer out of my 150 square foot garden. Unfortunately, I trampled on a few of the onions while moving the fencing around, but there's still quite a few that are unscathed.

#SolarPunkSunday #GardeningInMaine #Gardening #VegetablePlot

Bulletin #2761, #ContainerGardening Series: #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Developed by Extension Specialists Richard E. Durham and Deborah B. Hill, University of Kentucky. Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Donna Coffin, Kathy Hopkins, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie, The University of Maine. Reviewed by Associate Extension Professor Marjorie Peronto, The University of Maine.

Revised by Donna Coffin, Extension Professor, Pamela Hargest, Horticulture Professional and Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

"Gardening, in one form or another, is often described as one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, and rightly so. Involvement by people in gardening activities helps promote healthy habits including:

- Exercise
- Healthy food
- Food safety & security
- Stress & anxiety reduction

So, most would agree that gardening is a worthwhile endeavor. However, when most people think of a garden, they imagine a large field that has been plowed with long, neat rows spaced 3 or 4 feet apart to allow cultivation by a tractor or tiller. Gardening on such a scale is impossible for city dwellers, considering that residential lot sizes continue to decrease and more and more people are choosing to live in townhomes, condominiums, or apartments.

Our modern landscapes have little enough room for outdoor leisure in general, not to mention gardening. Nevertheless, you would be surprised at the number of vegetables that can be produced in a very small area. A cherry tomato seedling project in Piscataquis County averaged over $9.50 worth of cherry tomatoes from each seedling. When gardening in a small space, there is little need for spacing plants in rows, so planting can be more efficient. Also, placing plants in a bed or container reduces the need to walk in or closely around your plants. This reduces the chance that soils will become compacted and need frequent tilling. And with a little planning, even residents of apartments and condominiums can grow vegetables on their patios. Raised-bed and container gardening may also allow those with limited mobility to garden.

This publication will outline three common methods for gardening in small spaces:

- Raised-bed gardening
- Square Foot Gardening
- Layer gardening"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2761e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#FoodSecurity

Bulletin #2761, #ContainerGardening Series: #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Developed by Extension Specialists Richard E. Durham and Deborah B. Hill, University of Kentucky. Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Donna Coffin, Kathy Hopkins, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie, The University of Maine. Reviewed by Associate Extension Professor Marjorie Peronto, The University of Maine.

Revised by Donna Coffin, Extension Professor, Pamela Hargest, Horticulture Professional and Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

"Gardening, in one form or another, is often described as one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, and rightly so. Involvement by people in gardening activities helps promote healthy habits including:

- Exercise
- Healthy food
- Food safety & security
- Stress & anxiety reduction

So, most would agree that gardening is a worthwhile endeavor. However, when most people think of a garden, they imagine a large field that has been plowed with long, neat rows spaced 3 or 4 feet apart to allow cultivation by a tractor or tiller. Gardening on such a scale is impossible for city dwellers, considering that residential lot sizes continue to decrease and more and more people are choosing to live in townhomes, condominiums, or apartments.

Our modern landscapes have little enough room for outdoor leisure in general, not to mention gardening. Nevertheless, you would be surprised at the number of vegetables that can be produced in a very small area. A cherry tomato seedling project in Piscataquis County averaged over $9.50 worth of cherry tomatoes from each seedling. When gardening in a small space, there is little need for spacing plants in rows, so planting can be more efficient. Also, placing plants in a bed or container reduces the need to walk in or closely around your plants. This reduces the chance that soils will become compacted and need frequent tilling. And with a little planning, even residents of apartments and condominiums can grow vegetables on their patios. Raised-bed and container gardening may also allow those with limited mobility to garden.

This publication will outline three common methods for gardening in small spaces:

- Raised-bed gardening
- Square Foot Gardening
- Layer gardening"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2761e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#FoodSecurity

Bulletin #2761, #ContainerGardening Series: #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Developed by Extension Specialists Richard E. Durham and Deborah B. Hill, University of Kentucky. Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Donna Coffin, Kathy Hopkins, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie, The University of Maine. Reviewed by Associate Extension Professor Marjorie Peronto, The University of Maine.

Revised by Donna Coffin, Extension Professor, Pamela Hargest, Horticulture Professional and Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

"Gardening, in one form or another, is often described as one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, and rightly so. Involvement by people in gardening activities helps promote healthy habits including:

- Exercise
- Healthy food
- Food safety & security
- Stress & anxiety reduction

So, most would agree that gardening is a worthwhile endeavor. However, when most people think of a garden, they imagine a large field that has been plowed with long, neat rows spaced 3 or 4 feet apart to allow cultivation by a tractor or tiller. Gardening on such a scale is impossible for city dwellers, considering that residential lot sizes continue to decrease and more and more people are choosing to live in townhomes, condominiums, or apartments.

Our modern landscapes have little enough room for outdoor leisure in general, not to mention gardening. Nevertheless, you would be surprised at the number of vegetables that can be produced in a very small area. A cherry tomato seedling project in Piscataquis County averaged over $9.50 worth of cherry tomatoes from each seedling. When gardening in a small space, there is little need for spacing plants in rows, so planting can be more efficient. Also, placing plants in a bed or container reduces the need to walk in or closely around your plants. This reduces the chance that soils will become compacted and need frequent tilling. And with a little planning, even residents of apartments and condominiums can grow vegetables on their patios. Raised-bed and container gardening may also allow those with limited mobility to garden.

This publication will outline three common methods for gardening in small spaces:

- Raised-bed gardening
- Square Foot Gardening
- Layer gardening"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2761e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#FoodSecurity

Bulletin #2761, #ContainerGardening Series: #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Developed by Extension Specialists Richard E. Durham and Deborah B. Hill, University of Kentucky. Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Donna Coffin, Kathy Hopkins, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie, The University of Maine. Reviewed by Associate Extension Professor Marjorie Peronto, The University of Maine.

Revised by Donna Coffin, Extension Professor, Pamela Hargest, Horticulture Professional and Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

"Gardening, in one form or another, is often described as one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, and rightly so. Involvement by people in gardening activities helps promote healthy habits including:

- Exercise
- Healthy food
- Food safety & security
- Stress & anxiety reduction

So, most would agree that gardening is a worthwhile endeavor. However, when most people think of a garden, they imagine a large field that has been plowed with long, neat rows spaced 3 or 4 feet apart to allow cultivation by a tractor or tiller. Gardening on such a scale is impossible for city dwellers, considering that residential lot sizes continue to decrease and more and more people are choosing to live in townhomes, condominiums, or apartments.

Our modern landscapes have little enough room for outdoor leisure in general, not to mention gardening. Nevertheless, you would be surprised at the number of vegetables that can be produced in a very small area. A cherry tomato seedling project in Piscataquis County averaged over $9.50 worth of cherry tomatoes from each seedling. When gardening in a small space, there is little need for spacing plants in rows, so planting can be more efficient. Also, placing plants in a bed or container reduces the need to walk in or closely around your plants. This reduces the chance that soils will become compacted and need frequent tilling. And with a little planning, even residents of apartments and condominiums can grow vegetables on their patios. Raised-bed and container gardening may also allow those with limited mobility to garden.

This publication will outline three common methods for gardening in small spaces:

- Raised-bed gardening
- Square Foot Gardening
- Layer gardening"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2761e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#FoodSecurity

Bulletin #2761, #ContainerGardening Series: #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Developed by Extension Specialists Richard E. Durham and Deborah B. Hill, University of Kentucky. Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Donna Coffin, Kathy Hopkins, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie, The University of Maine. Reviewed by Associate Extension Professor Marjorie Peronto, The University of Maine.

Revised by Donna Coffin, Extension Professor, Pamela Hargest, Horticulture Professional and Kate Garland, Horticulture Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension.

"Gardening, in one form or another, is often described as one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, and rightly so. Involvement by people in gardening activities helps promote healthy habits including:

- Exercise
- Healthy food
- Food safety & security
- Stress & anxiety reduction

So, most would agree that gardening is a worthwhile endeavor. However, when most people think of a garden, they imagine a large field that has been plowed with long, neat rows spaced 3 or 4 feet apart to allow cultivation by a tractor or tiller. Gardening on such a scale is impossible for city dwellers, considering that residential lot sizes continue to decrease and more and more people are choosing to live in townhomes, condominiums, or apartments.

Our modern landscapes have little enough room for outdoor leisure in general, not to mention gardening. Nevertheless, you would be surprised at the number of vegetables that can be produced in a very small area. A cherry tomato seedling project in Piscataquis County averaged over $9.50 worth of cherry tomatoes from each seedling. When gardening in a small space, there is little need for spacing plants in rows, so planting can be more efficient. Also, placing plants in a bed or container reduces the need to walk in or closely around your plants. This reduces the chance that soils will become compacted and need frequent tilling. And with a little planning, even residents of apartments and condominiums can grow vegetables on their patios. Raised-bed and container gardening may also allow those with limited mobility to garden.

This publication will outline three common methods for gardening in small spaces:

- Raised-bed gardening
- Square Foot Gardening
- Layer gardening"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2761e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#FoodSecurity

Bulletin #2762, #ContainerGardening Series: Growing #Vegetables in Container Gardens

Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Kathryn Hopkins, Donna Coffin, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie.

"Are you short on space? Many kinds of vegetables can be easily grown in containers. Just follow these basic guidelines:

- Select containers. You can use buckets, empty milk jugs, dishpans, or window boxes. Each container should be clean and have at least one drainage hole in the bottom. Use a potting mix or mix your own with garden soil, compost, peat, and vermiculite.
- If you are starting plants from seed, check seed packets for planting and space recommendations. Not all of the seeds will germinate, so plant more seed than you need and thin later.
- If you are using transplants, fill each container until it is about half to three-quarters full. Then set your plants on the mix. Keep all plants at least one inch away from the side edge of the container so they don’t get too hot. Add potting mix around plants to within an inch of the top of the container and press lightly. Put your container where it will get at least 6 hours of sun each day.
- Water thoroughly. Plants in containers dry out more quickly than plants that are in the ground: you may have to water them daily.
- To keep plants growing and flowering, water with a balanced (20-20-20), water-soluble fertilizer, mixed as directed, every other week in summer. Pull any weeds out of your container.
- Pick your vegetables when they are ripe so the plant will continue to set more fruit. Then wash them and make something good to eat!"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2762e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#ContainerGardening #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Bulletin #2762, #ContainerGardening Series: Growing #Vegetables in Container Gardens

Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Kathryn Hopkins, Donna Coffin, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie.

"Are you short on space? Many kinds of vegetables can be easily grown in containers. Just follow these basic guidelines:

- Select containers. You can use buckets, empty milk jugs, dishpans, or window boxes. Each container should be clean and have at least one drainage hole in the bottom. Use a potting mix or mix your own with garden soil, compost, peat, and vermiculite.
- If you are starting plants from seed, check seed packets for planting and space recommendations. Not all of the seeds will germinate, so plant more seed than you need and thin later.
- If you are using transplants, fill each container until it is about half to three-quarters full. Then set your plants on the mix. Keep all plants at least one inch away from the side edge of the container so they don’t get too hot. Add potting mix around plants to within an inch of the top of the container and press lightly. Put your container where it will get at least 6 hours of sun each day.
- Water thoroughly. Plants in containers dry out more quickly than plants that are in the ground: you may have to water them daily.
- To keep plants growing and flowering, water with a balanced (20-20-20), water-soluble fertilizer, mixed as directed, every other week in summer. Pull any weeds out of your container.
- Pick your vegetables when they are ripe so the plant will continue to set more fruit. Then wash them and make something good to eat!"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2762e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#ContainerGardening #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Bulletin #2762, #ContainerGardening Series: Growing #Vegetables in Container Gardens

Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Kathryn Hopkins, Donna Coffin, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie.

"Are you short on space? Many kinds of vegetables can be easily grown in containers. Just follow these basic guidelines:

- Select containers. You can use buckets, empty milk jugs, dishpans, or window boxes. Each container should be clean and have at least one drainage hole in the bottom. Use a potting mix or mix your own with garden soil, compost, peat, and vermiculite.
- If you are starting plants from seed, check seed packets for planting and space recommendations. Not all of the seeds will germinate, so plant more seed than you need and thin later.
- If you are using transplants, fill each container until it is about half to three-quarters full. Then set your plants on the mix. Keep all plants at least one inch away from the side edge of the container so they don’t get too hot. Add potting mix around plants to within an inch of the top of the container and press lightly. Put your container where it will get at least 6 hours of sun each day.
- Water thoroughly. Plants in containers dry out more quickly than plants that are in the ground: you may have to water them daily.
- To keep plants growing and flowering, water with a balanced (20-20-20), water-soluble fertilizer, mixed as directed, every other week in summer. Pull any weeds out of your container.
- Pick your vegetables when they are ripe so the plant will continue to set more fruit. Then wash them and make something good to eat!"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2762e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#ContainerGardening #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Bulletin #2762, #ContainerGardening Series: Growing #Vegetables in Container Gardens

Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Kathryn Hopkins, Donna Coffin, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie.

"Are you short on space? Many kinds of vegetables can be easily grown in containers. Just follow these basic guidelines:

- Select containers. You can use buckets, empty milk jugs, dishpans, or window boxes. Each container should be clean and have at least one drainage hole in the bottom. Use a potting mix or mix your own with garden soil, compost, peat, and vermiculite.
- If you are starting plants from seed, check seed packets for planting and space recommendations. Not all of the seeds will germinate, so plant more seed than you need and thin later.
- If you are using transplants, fill each container until it is about half to three-quarters full. Then set your plants on the mix. Keep all plants at least one inch away from the side edge of the container so they don’t get too hot. Add potting mix around plants to within an inch of the top of the container and press lightly. Put your container where it will get at least 6 hours of sun each day.
- Water thoroughly. Plants in containers dry out more quickly than plants that are in the ground: you may have to water them daily.
- To keep plants growing and flowering, water with a balanced (20-20-20), water-soluble fertilizer, mixed as directed, every other week in summer. Pull any weeds out of your container.
- Pick your vegetables when they are ripe so the plant will continue to set more fruit. Then wash them and make something good to eat!"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2762e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#ContainerGardening #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Bulletin #2762, #ContainerGardening Series: Growing #Vegetables in Container Gardens

Adapted for Maine by Associate Extension Professors Kathryn Hopkins, Donna Coffin, and Frank Wertheim, and Extension Agriculture Coordinator Casey Bowie.

"Are you short on space? Many kinds of vegetables can be easily grown in containers. Just follow these basic guidelines:

- Select containers. You can use buckets, empty milk jugs, dishpans, or window boxes. Each container should be clean and have at least one drainage hole in the bottom. Use a potting mix or mix your own with garden soil, compost, peat, and vermiculite.
- If you are starting plants from seed, check seed packets for planting and space recommendations. Not all of the seeds will germinate, so plant more seed than you need and thin later.
- If you are using transplants, fill each container until it is about half to three-quarters full. Then set your plants on the mix. Keep all plants at least one inch away from the side edge of the container so they don’t get too hot. Add potting mix around plants to within an inch of the top of the container and press lightly. Put your container where it will get at least 6 hours of sun each day.
- Water thoroughly. Plants in containers dry out more quickly than plants that are in the ground: you may have to water them daily.
- To keep plants growing and flowering, water with a balanced (20-20-20), water-soluble fertilizer, mixed as directed, every other week in summer. Pull any weeds out of your container.
- Pick your vegetables when they are ripe so the plant will continue to set more fruit. Then wash them and make something good to eat!"

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2762e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood
#GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine
#ContainerGardening #GardeningInSmallSpaces

Bulletin #4311, Planning and Managing a Community “Giving” Garden in Maine

By John Jemison, Extension Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

"This guide is intended to help anyone who has an interest in community gardening to do that task with skill and capacity. Gardening isn’t difficult, but gardening well is not easy. This guide can be useful for anyone who gardens, but I have designed it intentionally to help people start community gardens and community giving gardens. This guide provides information on gardening methods; pest management; what, when, and how to plant specific vegetables with a focus on New England growing conditions; delivery program basics; and putting the garden to bed for the winter. I have also included some links to recipes that can be given to the food recipients so that they know what to do with the foods we provide."

Includes topics such as:
- Starting a Garden Program
- Volunteers and Volunteer Management
- Why Raised Beds
- Proper Use of Compost
- Feeding Plants
- Controlling Insects and Other Pests Organically

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4311e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GivingGardens #GardeningInMaine #CommunityGardens #GardeningInNewEngland #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity

Bulletin #4311, Planning and Managing a Community “Giving” Garden in Maine

By John Jemison, Extension Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

"This guide is intended to help anyone who has an interest in community gardening to do that task with skill and capacity. Gardening isn’t difficult, but gardening well is not easy. This guide can be useful for anyone who gardens, but I have designed it intentionally to help people start community gardens and community giving gardens. This guide provides information on gardening methods; pest management; what, when, and how to plant specific vegetables with a focus on New England growing conditions; delivery program basics; and putting the garden to bed for the winter. I have also included some links to recipes that can be given to the food recipients so that they know what to do with the foods we provide."

Includes topics such as:
- Starting a Garden Program
- Volunteers and Volunteer Management
- Why Raised Beds
- Proper Use of Compost
- Feeding Plants
- Controlling Insects and Other Pests Organically

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4311e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GivingGardens #GardeningInMaine #CommunityGardens #GardeningInNewEngland #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity

Bulletin #4311, Planning and Managing a Community “Giving” Garden in Maine

By John Jemison, Extension Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

"This guide is intended to help anyone who has an interest in community gardening to do that task with skill and capacity. Gardening isn’t difficult, but gardening well is not easy. This guide can be useful for anyone who gardens, but I have designed it intentionally to help people start community gardens and community giving gardens. This guide provides information on gardening methods; pest management; what, when, and how to plant specific vegetables with a focus on New England growing conditions; delivery program basics; and putting the garden to bed for the winter. I have also included some links to recipes that can be given to the food recipients so that they know what to do with the foods we provide."

Includes topics such as:
- Starting a Garden Program
- Volunteers and Volunteer Management
- Why Raised Beds
- Proper Use of Compost
- Feeding Plants
- Controlling Insects and Other Pests Organically

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4311e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GivingGardens #GardeningInMaine #CommunityGardens #GardeningInNewEngland #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity

Bulletin #4311, Planning and Managing a Community “Giving” Garden in Maine

By John Jemison, Extension Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

"This guide is intended to help anyone who has an interest in community gardening to do that task with skill and capacity. Gardening isn’t difficult, but gardening well is not easy. This guide can be useful for anyone who gardens, but I have designed it intentionally to help people start community gardens and community giving gardens. This guide provides information on gardening methods; pest management; what, when, and how to plant specific vegetables with a focus on New England growing conditions; delivery program basics; and putting the garden to bed for the winter. I have also included some links to recipes that can be given to the food recipients so that they know what to do with the foods we provide."

Includes topics such as:
- Starting a Garden Program
- Volunteers and Volunteer Management
- Why Raised Beds
- Proper Use of Compost
- Feeding Plants
- Controlling Insects and Other Pests Organically

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4311e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GivingGardens #GardeningInMaine #CommunityGardens #GardeningInNewEngland #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity

Bulletin #4311, Planning and Managing a Community “Giving” Garden in Maine

By John Jemison, Extension Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Maine Cooperative Extension

"This guide is intended to help anyone who has an interest in community gardening to do that task with skill and capacity. Gardening isn’t difficult, but gardening well is not easy. This guide can be useful for anyone who gardens, but I have designed it intentionally to help people start community gardens and community giving gardens. This guide provides information on gardening methods; pest management; what, when, and how to plant specific vegetables with a focus on New England growing conditions; delivery program basics; and putting the garden to bed for the winter. I have also included some links to recipes that can be given to the food recipients so that they know what to do with the foods we provide."

Includes topics such as:
- Starting a Garden Program
- Volunteers and Volunteer Management
- Why Raised Beds
- Proper Use of Compost
- Feeding Plants
- Controlling Insects and Other Pests Organically

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/4311e/

#SolarPunkSunday #GivingGardens #GardeningInMaine #CommunityGardens #GardeningInNewEngland #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity

#StartingSeeds at Home with #UMaineExtension

Mar 3, 2021

"You can get a big jump on #Maine’s short #gardening season when you grow your own #seedlings. Instead of waiting for the ground to warm up enough to sow seeds outside, start enjoying flowers and harvesting vegetables four to six weeks earlier by starting seeds at home.

Starting your own plants from seed also allows you to choose from the much broader array of varieties offered in seed catalogs.

Using transplants instead of direct-seeding is especially important for plants that take a longer time to mature or are sensitive to frost."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da1gOgjaqaM

Find more research-based information about home #gardening in Maine from UMaine Extension:
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine #SeedStarting

#StartingSeeds at Home with #UMaineExtension

Mar 3, 2021

"You can get a big jump on #Maine’s short #gardening season when you grow your own #seedlings. Instead of waiting for the ground to warm up enough to sow seeds outside, start enjoying flowers and harvesting vegetables four to six weeks earlier by starting seeds at home.

Starting your own plants from seed also allows you to choose from the much broader array of varieties offered in seed catalogs.

Using transplants instead of direct-seeding is especially important for plants that take a longer time to mature or are sensitive to frost."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da1gOgjaqaM

Find more research-based information about home #gardening in Maine from UMaine Extension:
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine #SeedStarting

#StartingSeeds at Home with #UMaineExtension

Mar 3, 2021

"You can get a big jump on #Maine’s short #gardening season when you grow your own #seedlings. Instead of waiting for the ground to warm up enough to sow seeds outside, start enjoying flowers and harvesting vegetables four to six weeks earlier by starting seeds at home.

Starting your own plants from seed also allows you to choose from the much broader array of varieties offered in seed catalogs.

Using transplants instead of direct-seeding is especially important for plants that take a longer time to mature or are sensitive to frost."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da1gOgjaqaM

Find more research-based information about home #gardening in Maine from UMaine Extension:
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine #SeedStarting

#StartingSeeds at Home with #UMaineExtension

Mar 3, 2021

"You can get a big jump on #Maine’s short #gardening season when you grow your own #seedlings. Instead of waiting for the ground to warm up enough to sow seeds outside, start enjoying flowers and harvesting vegetables four to six weeks earlier by starting seeds at home.

Starting your own plants from seed also allows you to choose from the much broader array of varieties offered in seed catalogs.

Using transplants instead of direct-seeding is especially important for plants that take a longer time to mature or are sensitive to frost."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da1gOgjaqaM

Find more research-based information about home #gardening in Maine from UMaine Extension:
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine #SeedStarting

#StartingSeeds at Home with #UMaineExtension

Mar 3, 2021

"You can get a big jump on #Maine’s short #gardening season when you grow your own #seedlings. Instead of waiting for the ground to warm up enough to sow seeds outside, start enjoying flowers and harvesting vegetables four to six weeks earlier by starting seeds at home.

Starting your own plants from seed also allows you to choose from the much broader array of varieties offered in seed catalogs.

Using transplants instead of direct-seeding is especially important for plants that take a longer time to mature or are sensitive to frost."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da1gOgjaqaM

Find more research-based information about home #gardening in Maine from UMaine Extension:
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/

#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine #SeedStarting

Why Do #Maine #VegetableGardens Benefit From Cold-Hardy Varieties?

Cold-hardy vegetable varieties are not just a convenience in Maine – they are a foundational strategy for reliable, productive gardening. Maine’s coastal breezes, inland winters, and short, capricious growing season make plant selection a critical decision. Choosing varieties bred or selected for cold tolerance can extend harvest windows, stabilize yields, reduce losses, and simplify season-extension tactics. This article explains why cold-hardiness matters in Maine, how it affects different crops, and what practical steps gardeners can take to maximize success.

Excerpt:

"Examples: Cold-Hardy Crops and Varieties That Work in Maine

Different vegetables respond to cold in different ways. Here are practical examples with general guidance – always check local extension resources and seed catalogs for specific varieties tested for northern climates.

- Brassicas: Kale, collards, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. Many kales (e.g., ‘Winterbor’, ‘Red Russian’) can tolerate light snow and multiple freezes. Brussels sprouts and cabbage often become sweeter after frost.
- Leafy greens: Spinach, arugula, mache, and winter lettuces. Spinach and mache are among the first greens to go in the ground and can survive early spring and late fall frosts.
- Root crops: Carrots, beets, parsnips, rutabagas, and turnips. Par-snips and rutabagas can remain in the ground under a mulch and be harvested in late winter.
- Alliums and bulbs: Garlic planted in the fall overwinters and produces robust bulbs the next year. Certain onion varieties are cold-hardy as sets.
- Peas: Early peas (sugar snap, shelling) tolerate cool soil and can be planted as soon as the soil is workable.
- Potatoes: Early varieties planted in cool soil will tolerate light frosts to foliage until tuber set; new potatoes are often harvested before fall freezes.

Bear in mind that tolerance varies by variety and local conditions. For example, some kales survive to -10degF when properly acclimated, while others are less hardy.

Season Extension Techniques That Complement Cold-Hardy Varieties

Cold-hardy varieties multiply the effectiveness of season-extension methods. Combining variety choice with modest infrastructure yields big returns.

- Row covers and low tunnels: Lightweight fabric raised over hoops provides 2-8degF of protection and can be used to extend harvests and harden transplants.
- Cold frames and cloches: Simple cold frames capture solar warmth and protect seedlings during cold snaps.
- Mulches and snow as insulation: Straw or leaf mulch protects overwintering roots and garlic. In some years snow acts as a natural insulator for winter-killed plants vs. exposed soil.
- Raised beds and black plastic: Raised beds warm earlier in spring; dark surfaces absorb heat and reduce frost risk in micro-sites.
- Succession planting and relay cropping: Using short-season, cold-hardy varieties in succession ensures continuous harvests despite weather variability."

Learn more:
https://cultivatingflora.com/why-do-maine-vegetable-gardens-benefit-from-cold-hardy-varieties/

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening
#GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Why Do #Maine #VegetableGardens Benefit From Cold-Hardy Varieties?

Cold-hardy vegetable varieties are not just a convenience in Maine – they are a foundational strategy for reliable, productive gardening. Maine’s coastal breezes, inland winters, and short, capricious growing season make plant selection a critical decision. Choosing varieties bred or selected for cold tolerance can extend harvest windows, stabilize yields, reduce losses, and simplify season-extension tactics. This article explains why cold-hardiness matters in Maine, how it affects different crops, and what practical steps gardeners can take to maximize success.

Excerpt:

"Examples: Cold-Hardy Crops and Varieties That Work in Maine

Different vegetables respond to cold in different ways. Here are practical examples with general guidance – always check local extension resources and seed catalogs for specific varieties tested for northern climates.

- Brassicas: Kale, collards, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. Many kales (e.g., ‘Winterbor’, ‘Red Russian’) can tolerate light snow and multiple freezes. Brussels sprouts and cabbage often become sweeter after frost.
- Leafy greens: Spinach, arugula, mache, and winter lettuces. Spinach and mache are among the first greens to go in the ground and can survive early spring and late fall frosts.
- Root crops: Carrots, beets, parsnips, rutabagas, and turnips. Par-snips and rutabagas can remain in the ground under a mulch and be harvested in late winter.
- Alliums and bulbs: Garlic planted in the fall overwinters and produces robust bulbs the next year. Certain onion varieties are cold-hardy as sets.
- Peas: Early peas (sugar snap, shelling) tolerate cool soil and can be planted as soon as the soil is workable.
- Potatoes: Early varieties planted in cool soil will tolerate light frosts to foliage until tuber set; new potatoes are often harvested before fall freezes.

Bear in mind that tolerance varies by variety and local conditions. For example, some kales survive to -10degF when properly acclimated, while others are less hardy.

Season Extension Techniques That Complement Cold-Hardy Varieties

Cold-hardy varieties multiply the effectiveness of season-extension methods. Combining variety choice with modest infrastructure yields big returns.

- Row covers and low tunnels: Lightweight fabric raised over hoops provides 2-8degF of protection and can be used to extend harvests and harden transplants.
- Cold frames and cloches: Simple cold frames capture solar warmth and protect seedlings during cold snaps.
- Mulches and snow as insulation: Straw or leaf mulch protects overwintering roots and garlic. In some years snow acts as a natural insulator for winter-killed plants vs. exposed soil.
- Raised beds and black plastic: Raised beds warm earlier in spring; dark surfaces absorb heat and reduce frost risk in micro-sites.
- Succession planting and relay cropping: Using short-season, cold-hardy varieties in succession ensures continuous harvests despite weather variability."

Learn more:
https://cultivatingflora.com/why-do-maine-vegetable-gardens-benefit-from-cold-hardy-varieties/

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening
#GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Why Do #Maine #VegetableGardens Benefit From Cold-Hardy Varieties?

Cold-hardy vegetable varieties are not just a convenience in Maine – they are a foundational strategy for reliable, productive gardening. Maine’s coastal breezes, inland winters, and short, capricious growing season make plant selection a critical decision. Choosing varieties bred or selected for cold tolerance can extend harvest windows, stabilize yields, reduce losses, and simplify season-extension tactics. This article explains why cold-hardiness matters in Maine, how it affects different crops, and what practical steps gardeners can take to maximize success.

Excerpt:

"Examples: Cold-Hardy Crops and Varieties That Work in Maine

Different vegetables respond to cold in different ways. Here are practical examples with general guidance – always check local extension resources and seed catalogs for specific varieties tested for northern climates.

- Brassicas: Kale, collards, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. Many kales (e.g., ‘Winterbor’, ‘Red Russian’) can tolerate light snow and multiple freezes. Brussels sprouts and cabbage often become sweeter after frost.
- Leafy greens: Spinach, arugula, mache, and winter lettuces. Spinach and mache are among the first greens to go in the ground and can survive early spring and late fall frosts.
- Root crops: Carrots, beets, parsnips, rutabagas, and turnips. Par-snips and rutabagas can remain in the ground under a mulch and be harvested in late winter.
- Alliums and bulbs: Garlic planted in the fall overwinters and produces robust bulbs the next year. Certain onion varieties are cold-hardy as sets.
- Peas: Early peas (sugar snap, shelling) tolerate cool soil and can be planted as soon as the soil is workable.
- Potatoes: Early varieties planted in cool soil will tolerate light frosts to foliage until tuber set; new potatoes are often harvested before fall freezes.

Bear in mind that tolerance varies by variety and local conditions. For example, some kales survive to -10degF when properly acclimated, while others are less hardy.

Season Extension Techniques That Complement Cold-Hardy Varieties

Cold-hardy varieties multiply the effectiveness of season-extension methods. Combining variety choice with modest infrastructure yields big returns.

- Row covers and low tunnels: Lightweight fabric raised over hoops provides 2-8degF of protection and can be used to extend harvests and harden transplants.
- Cold frames and cloches: Simple cold frames capture solar warmth and protect seedlings during cold snaps.
- Mulches and snow as insulation: Straw or leaf mulch protects overwintering roots and garlic. In some years snow acts as a natural insulator for winter-killed plants vs. exposed soil.
- Raised beds and black plastic: Raised beds warm earlier in spring; dark surfaces absorb heat and reduce frost risk in micro-sites.
- Succession planting and relay cropping: Using short-season, cold-hardy varieties in succession ensures continuous harvests despite weather variability."

Learn more:
https://cultivatingflora.com/why-do-maine-vegetable-gardens-benefit-from-cold-hardy-varieties/

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening
#GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Why Do #Maine #VegetableGardens Benefit From Cold-Hardy Varieties?

Cold-hardy vegetable varieties are not just a convenience in Maine – they are a foundational strategy for reliable, productive gardening. Maine’s coastal breezes, inland winters, and short, capricious growing season make plant selection a critical decision. Choosing varieties bred or selected for cold tolerance can extend harvest windows, stabilize yields, reduce losses, and simplify season-extension tactics. This article explains why cold-hardiness matters in Maine, how it affects different crops, and what practical steps gardeners can take to maximize success.

Excerpt:

"Examples: Cold-Hardy Crops and Varieties That Work in Maine

Different vegetables respond to cold in different ways. Here are practical examples with general guidance – always check local extension resources and seed catalogs for specific varieties tested for northern climates.

- Brassicas: Kale, collards, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. Many kales (e.g., ‘Winterbor’, ‘Red Russian’) can tolerate light snow and multiple freezes. Brussels sprouts and cabbage often become sweeter after frost.
- Leafy greens: Spinach, arugula, mache, and winter lettuces. Spinach and mache are among the first greens to go in the ground and can survive early spring and late fall frosts.
- Root crops: Carrots, beets, parsnips, rutabagas, and turnips. Par-snips and rutabagas can remain in the ground under a mulch and be harvested in late winter.
- Alliums and bulbs: Garlic planted in the fall overwinters and produces robust bulbs the next year. Certain onion varieties are cold-hardy as sets.
- Peas: Early peas (sugar snap, shelling) tolerate cool soil and can be planted as soon as the soil is workable.
- Potatoes: Early varieties planted in cool soil will tolerate light frosts to foliage until tuber set; new potatoes are often harvested before fall freezes.

Bear in mind that tolerance varies by variety and local conditions. For example, some kales survive to -10degF when properly acclimated, while others are less hardy.

Season Extension Techniques That Complement Cold-Hardy Varieties

Cold-hardy varieties multiply the effectiveness of season-extension methods. Combining variety choice with modest infrastructure yields big returns.

- Row covers and low tunnels: Lightweight fabric raised over hoops provides 2-8degF of protection and can be used to extend harvests and harden transplants.
- Cold frames and cloches: Simple cold frames capture solar warmth and protect seedlings during cold snaps.
- Mulches and snow as insulation: Straw or leaf mulch protects overwintering roots and garlic. In some years snow acts as a natural insulator for winter-killed plants vs. exposed soil.
- Raised beds and black plastic: Raised beds warm earlier in spring; dark surfaces absorb heat and reduce frost risk in micro-sites.
- Succession planting and relay cropping: Using short-season, cold-hardy varieties in succession ensures continuous harvests despite weather variability."

Learn more:
https://cultivatingflora.com/why-do-maine-vegetable-gardens-benefit-from-cold-hardy-varieties/

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening
#GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Why Do #Maine #VegetableGardens Benefit From Cold-Hardy Varieties?

Cold-hardy vegetable varieties are not just a convenience in Maine – they are a foundational strategy for reliable, productive gardening. Maine’s coastal breezes, inland winters, and short, capricious growing season make plant selection a critical decision. Choosing varieties bred or selected for cold tolerance can extend harvest windows, stabilize yields, reduce losses, and simplify season-extension tactics. This article explains why cold-hardiness matters in Maine, how it affects different crops, and what practical steps gardeners can take to maximize success.

Excerpt:

"Examples: Cold-Hardy Crops and Varieties That Work in Maine

Different vegetables respond to cold in different ways. Here are practical examples with general guidance – always check local extension resources and seed catalogs for specific varieties tested for northern climates.

- Brassicas: Kale, collards, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. Many kales (e.g., ‘Winterbor’, ‘Red Russian’) can tolerate light snow and multiple freezes. Brussels sprouts and cabbage often become sweeter after frost.
- Leafy greens: Spinach, arugula, mache, and winter lettuces. Spinach and mache are among the first greens to go in the ground and can survive early spring and late fall frosts.
- Root crops: Carrots, beets, parsnips, rutabagas, and turnips. Par-snips and rutabagas can remain in the ground under a mulch and be harvested in late winter.
- Alliums and bulbs: Garlic planted in the fall overwinters and produces robust bulbs the next year. Certain onion varieties are cold-hardy as sets.
- Peas: Early peas (sugar snap, shelling) tolerate cool soil and can be planted as soon as the soil is workable.
- Potatoes: Early varieties planted in cool soil will tolerate light frosts to foliage until tuber set; new potatoes are often harvested before fall freezes.

Bear in mind that tolerance varies by variety and local conditions. For example, some kales survive to -10degF when properly acclimated, while others are less hardy.

Season Extension Techniques That Complement Cold-Hardy Varieties

Cold-hardy varieties multiply the effectiveness of season-extension methods. Combining variety choice with modest infrastructure yields big returns.

- Row covers and low tunnels: Lightweight fabric raised over hoops provides 2-8degF of protection and can be used to extend harvests and harden transplants.
- Cold frames and cloches: Simple cold frames capture solar warmth and protect seedlings during cold snaps.
- Mulches and snow as insulation: Straw or leaf mulch protects overwintering roots and garlic. In some years snow acts as a natural insulator for winter-killed plants vs. exposed soil.
- Raised beds and black plastic: Raised beds warm earlier in spring; dark surfaces absorb heat and reduce frost risk in micro-sites.
- Succession planting and relay cropping: Using short-season, cold-hardy varieties in succession ensures continuous harvests despite weather variability."

Learn more:
https://cultivatingflora.com/why-do-maine-vegetable-gardens-benefit-from-cold-hardy-varieties/

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening
#GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Top 10 #CoolWeather #Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring

Amanda Cahoon

"Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain crops even while the weather is still cool. Some vegetables thrive in colder temperatures and can be planted early to give you a head start on the growing season. By choosing cold-tolerant, hardy vegetables, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce sooner—and all while keeping things organic!

Here’s our list of the top 10 cool-weather vegetables to plant in early spring, along with tips on how to grow them organically."

Learn more:
https://coastofmaine.com/blogs/growing-guide/top-10-cold-tolerant-vegetables-to-plant-in-early-spring

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Top 10 #CoolWeather #Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring

Amanda Cahoon

"Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain crops even while the weather is still cool. Some vegetables thrive in colder temperatures and can be planted early to give you a head start on the growing season. By choosing cold-tolerant, hardy vegetables, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce sooner—and all while keeping things organic!

Here’s our list of the top 10 cool-weather vegetables to plant in early spring, along with tips on how to grow them organically."

Learn more:
https://coastofmaine.com/blogs/growing-guide/top-10-cold-tolerant-vegetables-to-plant-in-early-spring

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Top 10 #CoolWeather #Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring

Amanda Cahoon

"Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain crops even while the weather is still cool. Some vegetables thrive in colder temperatures and can be planted early to give you a head start on the growing season. By choosing cold-tolerant, hardy vegetables, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce sooner—and all while keeping things organic!

Here’s our list of the top 10 cool-weather vegetables to plant in early spring, along with tips on how to grow them organically."

Learn more:
https://coastofmaine.com/blogs/growing-guide/top-10-cold-tolerant-vegetables-to-plant-in-early-spring

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Top 10 #CoolWeather #Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring

Amanda Cahoon

"Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain crops even while the weather is still cool. Some vegetables thrive in colder temperatures and can be planted early to give you a head start on the growing season. By choosing cold-tolerant, hardy vegetables, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce sooner—and all while keeping things organic!

Here’s our list of the top 10 cool-weather vegetables to plant in early spring, along with tips on how to grow them organically."

Learn more:
https://coastofmaine.com/blogs/growing-guide/top-10-cold-tolerant-vegetables-to-plant-in-early-spring

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine

Top 10 #CoolWeather #Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring

Amanda Cahoon

"Spring is just around the corner, and as the soil begins to warm up, eager gardeners can start planting certain crops even while the weather is still cool. Some vegetables thrive in colder temperatures and can be planted early to give you a head start on the growing season. By choosing cold-tolerant, hardy vegetables, you’ll be able to enjoy fresh, homegrown produce sooner—and all while keeping things organic!

Here’s our list of the top 10 cool-weather vegetables to plant in early spring, along with tips on how to grow them organically."

Learn more:
https://coastofmaine.com/blogs/growing-guide/top-10-cold-tolerant-vegetables-to-plant-in-early-spring

#SolarPunkSunday #CoolWeatherGardening #GrowYourOwn #Gardening #GardeningInMaine