Here is a really quick video on when and how to bring potted plants inside for the winter (despite the title, it really doesn't tell you WHAT plants, other than tropical ones), with a few tips on getting them ready to come in, proper placement, etc. May be helpful for some folks who have a lot of pots out on the patio - now is the time!
Preparing Your Garden For Winter : What Plants to Bring Inside in Winter
Learn how to identify plants that should be brought inside during the winter months in this free video clip about winterizing your garden.
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
3 New Winterizing Tips for Your Organic Garden
Here are 3 great tips for winterizing your organic garden.Taking care of your garden, even when it is dormant for the winter, is a great way to ensure an even better growing season next year.
Image via Wikipedia1. Never leave your garden bare over the winter, because it will lose organic matter through oxidation. Plant oats at the end of the harvest and let them die over the winter, or cover the garden with leaves and straw. As soon as the ground freezes, mulch perennial herbs and flowers heavily to keep frost from heaving them out of the ground. Pull the mulch off in early spring to let the ground become warm and dry.
2. Once you have harvested all the fruit you can and your plants have gone dormant, till all the plants under with a tiller. This will provide the soil with organic material to nurture it for next year.
3. Apply a thick layer of your compost and till again. It’s a good idea to till one more time prior to planting when the ground isn’t frozen, of course. By doing this, you’ll gain control of any possible weed problems, plus you’ll be working in more compost to make the soil prime for planting next spring.
Image via Wikipedia1. Never leave your garden bare over the winter, because it will lose organic matter through oxidation. Plant oats at the end of the harvest and let them die over the winter, or cover the garden with leaves and straw. As soon as the ground freezes, mulch perennial herbs and flowers heavily to keep frost from heaving them out of the ground. Pull the mulch off in early spring to let the ground become warm and dry.2. Once you have harvested all the fruit you can and your plants have gone dormant, till all the plants under with a tiller. This will provide the soil with organic material to nurture it for next year.
3. Apply a thick layer of your compost and till again. It’s a good idea to till one more time prior to planting when the ground isn’t frozen, of course. By doing this, you’ll gain control of any possible weed problems, plus you’ll be working in more compost to make the soil prime for planting next spring.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Preparing Your Garden for the Winter
Well, here we are again - frosty nights are already settling over some areas, and sadly enough for us gardeners, winter is on the way. But wait, don't put away those tools just yet! There is still some important work to be done to properly put your garden to rest for the year.
Image by slack12 via FlickrSome people believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the leaves start to fall, it is time to put away the gardening tools and wait until next spring to work on their garden again. Wrong. Winter is an important time to maintain your garden's health and assure yourself a good crop for next year. You may think that might take to long to prepare your garden, but the truth is that it takes less than one day to prepare your garden for the upcoming winter.
When the nighttime temperatures drop to less than forty-five degrees Fahrenheit for more than four days in a row, or frost is forecasted for your area (usually around late October or November) you know its time to begin preparing your garden. You should begin by evaluating your garden design, check which plants grew well in the past season, and which plants did not do well. Fall is a good time to decide which plants will remain in your garden next year, and which ones should go.
It is also a good time to decide which new plants you want to grow for the fall season. To make your garden more colorful and healthy, be sure only to plant the more hardy plants during the fall so that they can withstand the winter. Some plants that will do fine being planted in fall are: rudbeckia, Aster Novi-belgii, Anemone Japonica, panicle hyandea, endive, escarole, and Brussels sprouts. You can find all of these and more in gardening magazines or your local nursery.
After you have finished this you should begin cleaning up your garden. Begin by pulling out weeds that may have cropped up, and raking fallen leaves. Weeds and rotten leaves can carry insects and diseases that might be harmful to your garden. You should also rid your garden of spent annual plants, and harvest your vegetables and other plants that cannot withstand the winter weather. After fall has come and gone, the leaves will be off your trees and you can see any dead and rotten branches. Trimming off the unwanted branches from your trees isn't necessary to your garden's health, but may help later on by not dropping branches on your plants and not blocking too much of the sun.
Image via WikipediaIf you have younger trees you should consider wrapping them and supporting them with stakes to help them survive the winter wind and cold. Putting mulch over your garden for the winter can be a helpful way to protect plants from sudden temperature changes and heavy snow. For mulch you can use about five inches of shredded bark, pine needles, leaves, or a variety of other materials. However, be careful not to mulch too early, because some insects may still be alive and able to take shelter in it for the winter.
Once you are finished with your gardening tools you should clean them and make sure they are in a safe place where they won't rust and you know where they'll be for next year. Before winter comes you should always set out slug repellent, as slugs are one of the worst bugs to have in your garden. Sluggo is a great all-natural OMRI certified slug killer if you have an infestation you want to get rid of before the winter, so they won't make a quick snack of your spring greens! And of course, if you have a pool or fountain in your garden, be sure to take out any fish that you have in them and bring them inside. There’s nothing sadder than a fish frozen in a block of ice!
Image by slack12 via FlickrSome people believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the leaves start to fall, it is time to put away the gardening tools and wait until next spring to work on their garden again. Wrong. Winter is an important time to maintain your garden's health and assure yourself a good crop for next year. You may think that might take to long to prepare your garden, but the truth is that it takes less than one day to prepare your garden for the upcoming winter. When the nighttime temperatures drop to less than forty-five degrees Fahrenheit for more than four days in a row, or frost is forecasted for your area (usually around late October or November) you know its time to begin preparing your garden. You should begin by evaluating your garden design, check which plants grew well in the past season, and which plants did not do well. Fall is a good time to decide which plants will remain in your garden next year, and which ones should go.
It is also a good time to decide which new plants you want to grow for the fall season. To make your garden more colorful and healthy, be sure only to plant the more hardy plants during the fall so that they can withstand the winter. Some plants that will do fine being planted in fall are: rudbeckia, Aster Novi-belgii, Anemone Japonica, panicle hyandea, endive, escarole, and Brussels sprouts. You can find all of these and more in gardening magazines or your local nursery.
After you have finished this you should begin cleaning up your garden. Begin by pulling out weeds that may have cropped up, and raking fallen leaves. Weeds and rotten leaves can carry insects and diseases that might be harmful to your garden. You should also rid your garden of spent annual plants, and harvest your vegetables and other plants that cannot withstand the winter weather. After fall has come and gone, the leaves will be off your trees and you can see any dead and rotten branches. Trimming off the unwanted branches from your trees isn't necessary to your garden's health, but may help later on by not dropping branches on your plants and not blocking too much of the sun.
Image via WikipediaIf you have younger trees you should consider wrapping them and supporting them with stakes to help them survive the winter wind and cold. Putting mulch over your garden for the winter can be a helpful way to protect plants from sudden temperature changes and heavy snow. For mulch you can use about five inches of shredded bark, pine needles, leaves, or a variety of other materials. However, be careful not to mulch too early, because some insects may still be alive and able to take shelter in it for the winter.Once you are finished with your gardening tools you should clean them and make sure they are in a safe place where they won't rust and you know where they'll be for next year. Before winter comes you should always set out slug repellent, as slugs are one of the worst bugs to have in your garden. Sluggo is a great all-natural OMRI certified slug killer if you have an infestation you want to get rid of before the winter, so they won't make a quick snack of your spring greens! And of course, if you have a pool or fountain in your garden, be sure to take out any fish that you have in them and bring them inside. There’s nothing sadder than a fish frozen in a block of ice!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Short Video on Winterizing your Flower Garden
This quick video gives a few tips and ideas for preparing your flower garden to weather the winter storms, so that it comes back strong and beautiful next spring.
Although many may have already prepared your gardens for winter, in some climates the preparation is still going on, so this may be helpful for those of you in the southern states.
Preparing Your Garden For Winter : Protect Your Growing Plants & Flowers from Cold Weather
Plants and flowers need to be insulated from cold-weather conditions. Learn more in this free educational video series. Expert: John Guion, Arnetia Francis Bio: John Guion is the Area Manager for Bell Nursery in Burtonville, MD. He has 12 years exper...
Although many may have already prepared your gardens for winter, in some climates the preparation is still going on, so this may be helpful for those of you in the southern states.
Preparing Your Garden For Winter : Protect Your Growing Plants & Flowers from Cold Weather
Plants and flowers need to be insulated from cold-weather conditions. Learn more in this free educational video series. Expert: John Guion, Arnetia Francis Bio: John Guion is the Area Manager for Bell Nursery in Burtonville, MD. He has 12 years exper...
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Tips on Preparing Your Garden for Winter
Sadly, no matter how much we may wish to deny it, winter is on its way, and will be here shortly (sooner for some of us than others). It’s always sad for me to say goodbye to my beautiful summer garden, although the fact that it’s not so beautiful anymore by now does help….
For those lucky enough to live in a climate where you can garden year-round, you may not have to worry about some of these things. But for many of us, the time has come to prepare our garden for its long rest over the winter months. (Meanwhile, we gardeners can dream, plan, and look forward to spring!)
Here are some recent articles with great tips on preparing your garden for winter:
Prepare the Organic Garden for Winter: Tips for Protecting Plants …
Organic gardeners in Northern climates, high elevations, or a locale with cold temperatures, frost, or snow can minimize damage to plants with some preparation.
Publish Date: 09/01/2009 19:45
Organic gardeners in Northern climates, high elevations, or a locale with cold temperatures, frost, or snow can minimize damage to plants with some preparation.
Publish Date: 09/01/2009 19:45
http://www.suite101.com/content/prepare-the-organic-garden-for-winter-a144444
How to Prepare a Garden for Winter: Tips on Getting Outdoor …
Properly winterizing a garden will prepare it for cold weather and snow, and lessen the amount of repairing and replanting that needs to be done in the spring.
Publish Date: 10/08/2009 12:20
Properly winterizing a garden will prepare it for cold weather and snow, and lessen the amount of repairing and replanting that needs to be done in the spring.
Publish Date: 10/08/2009 12:20
http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-prepare-a-garden-for-winter-a156922
Preparing the Herb Garden for Winter: Autumn and Early Winter …
Find out how to prepare herb gardens to survive till spring in cold-winter climates.
Publish Date: 11/12/2008 11:08
Find out how to prepare herb gardens to survive till spring in cold-winter climates.
Publish Date: 11/12/2008 11:08
http://www.suite101.com/content/preparing-the-herb-garden-for-winter-a77895
Related articles on Winterizing Your Garden:
- Cutting Back a Garden to Prepare for Winter (brighthub.com)
- Your Guide to Winterizing a Vegetable Garden (brighthub.com)
- Top Tips to Banish the Blues by Gardening in Winter (brighthub.com)
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