Fall & Winter Garden
The best tips for growing cool-season plants and how to garden in fall and winter.
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How to Turn Garden Cleanup into Compost | joe gardener®
Any plant material that you remove in fall (or in spring after insects emerge) can be recycled into fertile compost to be put back into the beds the following year. Plants killed by frost make for a great addition of organic matter to your compost pile. Even tricky items will become great compost when handled properly. | #compost #fallgarden #fallgardencleanup #gardencleanup #makingcompost #homecompost #wintergarden #compostinwinter
How to Protect Cool-Season Crops in Heat | Shade Cloth | joe gardener®
Planting cool-season crops poses a challenge when the weather is still hot, but there are tools you can employ to protect plants that don’t tolerate the heat. | #fallgardening #coolseasongardening #coolseasoncrops #shadecloth #polytunnels #rowcover #gardeningtools
Powdery Mildew Prevention & Control | joe gardener®
Powdery mildew is a widespread plant fungal disease that affects both edibles and ornamentals, but when you find that plants appear to be covered in white dust, all hope is not lost. You can control or eliminate powdery mildew, and there are preventative measures you can take before it appears. | #powderymildew #plantdisease #foliagedisease #controllingpowderymildew #preventpowderymildew #organicgardening #gardendisease
How to Provide Water for Backyard Birds in Winter
Water is one of the most important things you can provide in winter for birds and other wildlife. Here are a few simple tips for providing water for birds and how to supply water for backyard birds even during freezing temperatures. | #backyardbirds #waterforbirds #wildlifehabitat #birdbaths #gardenforbirds #gardenforwildlife
How to Make a No-Till Garden (And Why It's Better For Your Soil)
Here the some simple steps of how to make a no-till garden and why it's a much better way to create healthy soil. While tilling might be the easiest and fastest way to break up soil, it’s not the best way. No-till gardening is where it’s at. If you love your soil, ditch the tiller! #notill #notillgarden #notillgardening #joegardener #gardeningvideos #growlikeapro
Creating a Resilient Garden | 10 Key Principles | joe gardener®
I’ve been gardening most of my life, but every season is different. As it probably is in your garden, each year brings me a few disappointments along with those pleasant surprises. I’ve come to recognize that we, as gardeners, are a group of optimists. We find it oh so easy to forget the little heartbreaks as a new season dawns with exciting possibilities. #howtogarden #gardening #organicgardening #growfood #gardeningpodcasts
Best Plants and Tips for Cool-Season Gardening | joegardener®
Some of the best vegetables you can grow are perfect for cool-season gardening. Arugula, beets, broccoli, carrots, lettuce and more — there are so many cool-season vegetables that you can grow in colder temperatures. | #broccoli #vegetablegardening #wintergardening #fallgardening #coolseasonveggies
Using Leaves as Mulch | Composting Leaves | joe gardener®
Beyond their unparalleled beauty, fall leaves are a great gift to gardeners when we use those leaves as mulch or in compost. Leaves contain 50-80% of nutrients extracted from the soil, so they are high in nutrients and break down into a wonderful soil amendment. | #fallgardening #fallleaves #leafmulch #compostingleaves #gardencompost #fallgarden #fallcolors
How to Make a Pallet Compost Bin | DIY | joe gardener
Building a compost bin using free shipping pallets is an incredibly easy garden project and a great use for these common items. While you could make a simple, single bin system, I don’t recommend it. To make compost in a way that actually allows you to keep finished compost separate from new inputs, you need at least two sections. | #gardenprojects #compostbin #shippingpallets #palletprojects #homecomposing
The Best Way to Plant Trees and Shrubs for Healthy Establishment | joegardenerTV
Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. There are key steps to take for ensuring best success when planting trees and shrubs. Learn the fundamentals of planting and care for proper establishment and long-lasting health. | #trees #shrubs #plantinginfall #plantingtrees #howtoplanttrees #fallgardening
How to Improve Soil Using Cover Crops
There are many reasons to grow a cover crop and hundreds of varieties to choose from, so how do you know which is right for your garden? Learn about common cover crops and the easy steps to put them to work for healthier soil. | #fallgardening #covercrops #soilimprovement #gardeningvideos #raisedbedgardening
Basics of Houseplant Care & Maintenance | Growing Indoors | joe gardener®
Do you love growing plants indoors? Anyone can grow houseplants anywhere. Proper plant care indoors or out comes down to following many of the same basic principles. | #houseplants #gardeningindoors #growingindoors #indoorgardening #gardeningindoors #houseplantcare
How Do I Grow Turnips? | Planting & Harvesting Guide | joegardener®
Turnips that mature in cool weather are the sweetest of all, but this crop can be grown for both spring and fall harvest. If you are looking at adding turnips to your garden, here is everything you need to know about how to grow your own turnips.
Easy Edibles for Every Fall Vegetable Garden
Many vegetables perform best when things cool down, and the cooler temperatures make gardening tasks more enjoyable. Here are 10 cool season crops to grow in a fall vegetable garden. | #fallvegetables #fallvegetablegarden #fallcrops #fallvegetables to plant
A Guide to Using Cover Crops in the Home Garden | Protect & Improve Soil | joe gardener®
When vegetables are not actively growing in your garden, planting a cover crop can be an excellent option to both protect and improve your soil. Learn how cover crops benefit soil and which ones to plant in your back yard garden. | #covercrops #homegardening #plantingcovercrops #growingcovercrops #backyardgardening #soilimprovement #howtoimprovesoil #howtogrowcovercrops