2/16/2018. Presented to the 2018 Spring Brazoria County Master Gardeners Class

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How much space do you have? How much time do you have? Observe your surroundings - where is the sun/shade?

1 Presented to the 2018 Spring Brazoria County Master Gardeners Class by Ruth and August Aimone Master Gardeners 2013 Vegetable Specialists 2016 Questions to ask yourself What do you like to eat? How much space do you have? How much time do you have? Observe your surroundings - where is the sun/shade? - do you need a fence? - do you have good drainage? Start small. The bigger the garden, the more time and work involved. 1

2 Soil Testing Soil testing is invaluable. It should be done every 3 years either in late fall or early spring Can be done at A&M for a reasonable fee Send through the mail and it s returned through the mail. Testing your soil will help you decide how much and what type of amendments to add to get the perfect texture. The perfect soil texture is Loamy Soil Loam is soil composed mostly of sand, silt, and a smaller amount of clay. Its composition is about 40% - 40% - 20% concentration of sand-silt-clay, respectively. Whether your garden beds are hard packed clay or water swallowing sand, the formula for turning each problem into loamy soil is the same organic matter, and the more the better. Good Soil A Healthy Foundation Remove weeds, rocks, and debris Amend with organic material on a regular basis 8 12 loose, friable soil (sandy loam is ideal) Do not compact soil roots need oxygen Do not work soil when wet 2

Physical Benefits of Organic Matter Stabilizes soil structure Improves water holding capacity of sandy soil Lowers bulk density

insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.

To learn more about the soil food web and how all forms of life in soil work together to form rich, nurturing, living soil read

lb (weight of bag) = 6.5 lb So the combined weight of the N, P, and K is 19.5 lb (6.5 x 3).That leaves 30.

3 Physical Benefits of Organic Matter Stabilizes soil structure Improves water holding capacity of sandy soil Lowers bulk density of clay soil Improves nutrient holding capacity Science for Gardeners Healthy soil teems with life not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. By strengthening the soil food web, gardeners can create a nurturing environment for plants. To learn more about the soil food web and how all forms of life in soil work together to form rich, nurturing, living soil read Teaming With Microbes: The Organic Gardener s Guide to the Soil Food Web By Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis Fertilizer 13% of 50 lb (weight of bag) = 6.5 lb So the combined weight of the N, P, and K is 19.5 lb (6.5 x 3).That leaves 30.5 lb of filler which is usually sand or granular limestone. N Percentage of Nitrogen P Percentage of Phosphorus K Percentage of Potash Potash is any of various mined or manufactured salts that contain potassium in watersoluble form. 9 3

4 Major Classes of Nutrients Primary Nutrients N (nitrogen), P (phosphorus), K (potassium) Secondary Nutrients Ca (calcium), Mg (magnesium), S (Sulphur) Micronutients Fe (iron), Mn (manganese), Zn (zinc), Cu (copper), Bo (boron), Cl (chlorine), Mo (molybdenum) Beware! Excessive phosphorus can cause iron and zinc tie up. Overuse can cause runoff and leaching. Potential contamination of groundwater and streams. Natural Fertilizers Cottonseed Meal is a great choice for dry organic fertilizer because it is a true organic fertilizer It s 100% pure, there are no added fillers, extenders, animal waste and it is chemical free. Fish Meal is a natural fish fertilizer, , that is an excellent source of nutrients for your lawn and garden. It is the oldest natural fertilizer in the world Blood Meal is a dry, inert powder made from blood used as a highnitrogen organic fertilizer, It is one of the highest non-synthetic sources of nitrogen Fertilizing Schedule A normal schedule is to fertilize at the beginning of planting season and again at bloom set. Compost is the best fertilizer and can be added at any time. Or side dress with at bloom set. Don t over fertilize or you get too much foliage and few fruits. Consider cover crops between seasons to build up the soil. Legumes, vetch, alfalfa, rye, etc. 4

Soil ph ph indicates acidity or alkalinity 7 is neutral, below 7 is acid, and above 7 is alkaline Most plants grow best in neutral to slightly acid soil

5 Adjusting Your Soil s ph Adding limestone to your soil will raise your ph making the soil more alkaline It is not necessary to add limestone if the ph is

0 or below Soil Amendments Compost Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment and is very rich in

5 Soil ph ph indicates acidity or alkalinity 7 is neutral, below 7 is acid, and above 7 is alkaline Most plants grow best in neutral to slightly acid soil Rainwater is acidic about 4.5 Ground water is alkaline about 8.5 Adjusting Your Soil s ph Adding limestone to your soil will raise your ph making the soil more alkaline It is not necessary to add limestone if the ph is above 6.0 whereas Adding Sulphur will lower your soil s ph causing it to be more acidic Don t add Sulphur if ph is 7.0 or below Soil Amendments Compost Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment and is very rich in nutrients. Compost is a part of the natural process of decomposition. Leaves drop from trees. Grass clippings are left on the lawn after mowing. Living plants die and over time, all of these organic materials break down or decompose. The rich, darkbrown, crumbly, soil like material that results is called compost. 5

Mulch helps retain moisture, Reduce weeds, Regulates the temperature of thesoil Protects plant roots.

6 Soil Amendments Mulch What is mulch? Mulch is any type of organic material that is spread over soil as a cover. Some examples include bark, twigs, leaves, wood chips, grass clippings, pine needles, newspaper, cardboard, compost, and manure. What does mulch do? Helps eliminate weeds. Slows soil temperature rise. Mulch helps retain moisture, Reduce weeds, Regulates the temperature of thesoil Protects plant roots. Planting the Garden Keeping Records Types of gardens Raised beds Container gardening How do we plant our garden? Row direction Seeds and Transplants Keeping Records It is vitally important to keep records of everything you do or have done in your garden. You ll need to: In a spiral notebook or three-ring binder first draw a to scale diagram of the garden showing the location of everything including location of seeds and plants and mark north and south. Keep records of all plantings including: dates of planting, seeds planted (both by company and varieties), expected and actual dates of germination and harvest, and amount of harvest (by each vegetable or by variety if more than one variety of each vegetable). 6

Keep records of fertilization (what kind, how much, and how often, where and how applied).

Keep these records as a reference and you can go back each year to decide what worked and what didn t and

comments about variety, size of harvest and taste.

by the elderly, the handicapped, and those in wheelchairs Excellent drainage (no soggy roots) No soil

7 Keep records of fertilization (what kind, how much, and how often, where and how applied). Keep records of problems (pests/diseases), how you took care of them, and results of those solutions. Keep these records as a reference and you can go back each year to decide what worked and what didn t and what you want to do next year Remember to take pictures of your harvest (include with the pictures comments about variety, size of harvest and taste.) Benefits of Raised Beds Can use soil that doesn t contain gumbo Can be made any height for ease of use by the elderly, the handicapped, and those in wheelchairs Excellent drainage (no soggy roots) No soil compaction (you won t walk in your bed) The beds stay neat and tidy so they tend to have better weed control Raised beds warm up earlier in the spring so you can start planting sooner 21 7

Raised Beds Reminders Needs at least 8 hours of

reach the center) The length can be any length Can

boards use 2 inches thick, and 8-12 high Treated

covered with newspaper or cardboard Fill with

best mixture is: 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 vermiculite or

kids Endless designs Fewer problems with wildlife

8 Raised Beds Reminders Needs at least 8 hours of sunlight Never more than 4 feet wide (need to reach the center) The length can be any length Can be made with pretty much anything If you use boards use 2 inches thick, and 8-12 high Treated or untreated (I don t trust treated) Bottom can be covered with newspaper or cardboard Fill with quality garden soil and amend with compost The best mixture is: 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 vermiculite or perlite, and 1/3 compost Great for beginners and kids Endless designs Fewer problems with wildlife Control diseases better Tailor height to your needs Choose bush varieties 8

9 How do we Plant our Garden? Row Direction According to the Texas AgriLife Extension Service the slope of the land determines which way rows run in the garden. Wherever the soil is not level, rows should run across the slope to reduce soil washing and erosion. Otherwise, direction of rows is not important. Planting Seeds and Transplants When planting seeds follow directions on the seed packet Also make sure the soil makes good contact with the seed These vegetables are better planted using seeds: Beans, Beets, Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Melons, Okra, Peas, Radish, Squash, Turnips When planting transplants, plant in moist soil not wet Very gently loosen the roots before putting into the soil These vegetables are better planted using transplants: Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Onions, Peppers, Tomatoes Seed Viability Store seeds in a refrigerator or freezer Short term life expectancy 1 3 years corn, okra, onion, parsley Medium term life expectancy 3 4 years beans, peas, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, pepper, spinach Long term life expectancy 5+ years beets, collards, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, melons, pumpkin, radish, squash, Swiss chard, tomato, turnips 9

Growing Vertically Many plants grow as vines or they spread out quite a bit over the ground.

Fences, wire cages, poles and strings or netting may be used to grow some vining plants.

However when dealing with small seeds (think carrots) many times the seeds get bunched up when placing them in the rows.

This is done by using scissors to cut, at ground level, the plants that you don t want.

10 Growing Vertically Many plants grow as vines or they spread out quite a bit over the ground. In order to conserve ground space it is always a good idea to allow plants to grow vertically if possible. Fences, wire cages, poles and strings or netting may be used to grow some vining plants. Thinning out Vegetables When planting large vegetable seeds it is easy to plant them far enough apart to allow space for the vegetables to grow to full size. However when dealing with small seeds (think carrots) many times the seeds get bunched up when placing them in the rows. When this happens the plants grow too close together and don t form properly. To remedy this we have to thin them out. This is done by using scissors to cut, at ground level, the plants that you don t want. Plant Selection Frost free days In southern Brazoria County you re almost guaranteed that you will not get frost from March 17 through November 11. In northern Brazoria County you re almost guaranteed that you will not get frost from March 30 through November 4. Because we have over 200 frost free days in Brazoria County, we have two growing seasons, the traditional Spring - Summer season and a shorter Fall growing season. Therefore, vegetables are divided into two types of crops Warm Season Crops and Cool Season Crops 10

Crop Rotation Warm Season Cucurbit Family (squash, cucumbers and melons) Nightshade Family (tomato, potato, eggplant, pepper, tomatillo) Mallow

families in the same spot in your garden year after year to avoid recurring diseases and pests THIS IS WHERE RECORDS COME IN HANDY Beans Bush and

faster than pole Pole beans produce more than bush Best in fall when mature in cool weather Cucumbers: slicing and pickling Plant mid March

11 Crop Rotation Warm Season Cucurbit Family (squash, cucumbers and melons) Nightshade Family (tomato, potato, eggplant, pepper, tomatillo) Mallow Family (okra) Legume Family (beans, peas) Grass Family (corn) Morning Glory Family (sweet potatoes) Try to avoid planting crops from the same families in the same spot in your garden year after year to avoid recurring diseases and pests THIS IS WHERE RECORDS COME IN HANDY Beans Bush and Pole Vegetables Plant March/April and again in September days to harvest Harvest when young and tender Pick frequently Bush beans mature faster than pole Pole beans produce more than bush Best in fall when mature in cool weather Cucumbers: slicing and pickling Plant mid March through April again in August Harvest in days Fertilize lightly ( ) every 4 weeks Grow vertically Harvest frequently (6-8 slicing, 3-4 pickling) 11

Eggplant Plant transplants mid March through April

14 days Harvest in 60 80 days from planting

April to mid May Use lots of organic material 80 110

lightly and mulch well before they run Harvest fruit

underside is cream colored and tendril is brown and

Harvest in 50 60 days Space 2 feet between plants

12 Eggplant Plant transplants mid March through April Plant apart Fertilize with compost every 10 to 14 days Harvest in days from planting transplants Melons Watermelons/Cantaloupes Plant mid April to mid May Use lots of organic material days to harvest Need plenty of space to run Fertilize lightly and mulch well before they run Harvest fruit when fruit separates from stem Harvest watermelon when underside is cream colored and tendril is brown and dried Okra Plant April through July when soil is warm Harvest in days Space 2 feet between plants Harvest daily when pods are 3 4 long Wear gloves and long sleeves to harvest 12

Southern Peas (AKA purple hull peas, cowpeas,

when soil is warm Harvest in 65 90 days when pods are

conditions but need adequate moisture during bloom and

soil up around stem (tubers form laterally from stem)

off but do not wash before storing Sweet Potatoes

13 Southern Peas (AKA purple hull peas, cowpeas, black-eyed pea, field peas) Plant April through July when soil is warm Harvest in days when pods are full and just starting to yellow Peas prefer dry conditions but need adequate moisture during bloom and pod set Potatoes Plant on Valentine s Day Use certified seed potato Use 2 3 oz. pieces with 2 3 eyes Plant in trench, 4 6 deep Hill soil up around stem (tubers form laterally from stem) Dig in days (or sooner for new potatoes) Wipe off but do not wash before storing Sweet Potatoes Plant slips April June Allow space for plants to run Harvest in 4 5 months Dig when foliage dies back (October) 13

Peppers Set out transplants in April and again in early August

Fertilize every 3 weeks with high nitrogen fertilizer Summer

Plant in hills or rows with 2 3 feet between plants Harvest in 50

Problems include squash borer and squash bug Mildew Tomato

Indeterminate continues to vine and fruit throughout season Tomato

races 1, 2, & 3) N nematodes T tobacco mosaic virus A Alternaria

14 Peppers Set out transplants in April and again in early August Harvest days from transplanting Heavy feeders. Fertilize every 3 weeks with high nitrogen fertilizer Summer Squash Plant mid Mar through April, again Aug through mid Sept Plant in hills or rows with 2 3 feet between plants Harvest in days Male flowers bloom first Female flowers produce fruit Problems include squash borer and squash bug Mildew Tomato Categories Determinate bush bears crop all at one time Indeterminate continues to vine and fruit throughout season Tomato Codes V verticillium wilt F fusarium wilt (FF races 1 & 2; FFF races 1, 2, & 3) N nematodes T tobacco mosaic virus A Alternaria stem canker St Stemphylium gray leaf spot TSWV tomato spotted wilt virus The letters mean RESISTANCE NOT IMMUNITY 14

Tomatoes Plant mid March through April Plant transplants in holes 3 4 deep and 2 4 feet apart If the tomato plant has a long stem plant

a freeze Pollination ceases and flowers drop when nighttime temperatures go above the mid 70s Blossom End Rot Causes Irregular soil

A deficiency of Calcium Poor absorption of the calcium Temperature variations Treatment Give regular deep water (don t let the soil dry

sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, radish, turnip) Goosefoot Family (beets, chard, spinach) Legumes Family

15 Tomatoes Plant mid March through April Plant transplants in holes 3 4 deep and 2 4 feet apart If the tomato plant has a long stem plant the stem lying in a trench with just the end sticking out Fertilize at planting and again at bloom set Be sure to protect plants against a freeze Pollination ceases and flowers drop when nighttime temperatures go above the mid 70s Blossom End Rot Causes Irregular soil moisture too much or too little. A deficiency of Calcium Poor absorption of the calcium Temperature variations Treatment Give regular deep water (don t let the soil dry out) Raised beds for good drainage Mulching the soil Composite/Leafy Family (artichoke, lettuce) Crucifer Family (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, radish, turnip) Goosefoot Family (beets, chard, spinach) Legumes Family (peas) Crop Rotation Cool Season Lily Family (asparagus, garlic, onions) Parsley Family (carrots, cilantro, dill) Try to avoid planting crops from the same families in the same spot in your garden year after year to avoid recurring diseases and pests 15

Vegetables Beets Beets like cool soil Plant in October and again in

Remember to use scissors Harvest small for best quality Eat your greens!

= bigger head Harvest side shoots after main head Brussels sprouts Most

September 20 Plant transplants 14 18 apart Plant only in the fall Plant

16 Vegetables Beets Beets like cool soil Plant in October and again in December Soak seeds overnight Beets are cold hardy Thin to 4 6 apart Remember to use scissors Harvest small for best quality Eat your greens! Broccoli Put in transplants in October between plants Side-dress with 2 4 Tbsp. of fertilizer when heads begin to form Grow fast and strong bigger plant = bigger head Harvest side shoots after main head Brussels sprouts Most cold tolerant of the Cole crops Plant transplants between August 20 and September 20 Plant transplants apart Plant only in the fall Plant only to the depth of the pot it was in Remove tip to stimulate side buds Takes 3 4 months before harvest Remove bottom branches as you harvest sprouts 16

Cabbage Plant transplants between Feb 1 and Mar 5 for a Spring crop and between Aug 20

months to form a large head Carrots Plant seed October through December Seeds need light

newspaper Carrot seeds take 14 21 days to germinate Seeds are very small.

require regular water and fertilizer When carrot tops are 4 high thin to 2 between

Spring crop and between Aug 20 and Sept 20 for the Fall crop Space the plants 2 feet

17 Cabbage Plant transplants between Feb 1 and Mar 5 for a Spring crop and between Aug 20 and Sept 20 for the Fall crop Space plants apart Likes high fertility small doses of fertilizer (2 4 tbsp. per plant)every 3 4 weeks Cabbages tolerate temperatures in the 20s Can take up to 5 months to form a large head Carrots Plant seed October through December Seeds need light to germinate barely cover with compost or potting mix Or germinate seeds under damp newspaper Carrot seeds take days to germinate Seeds are very small. Difficult to spread evenly Plant radish seeds with carrot seeds to mark row Carrots require regular water and fertilizer When carrot tops are 4 high thin to 2 between plants Harvest in days Cauliflower Plant transplants between Feb 1 and Mar 5 for a Spring crop and between Aug 20 and Sept 20 for the Fall crop Space the plants 2 feet apart Just one head per plant Fertilize every 3 weeks with 2 4 Tbsp. Nitrogen When head is 2 3 wide pull up leaves and tie above head to blanch it Head should be ready 8 10 after blanching 17

Collards and Kale Plant transplants in February March for a

2 apart Harvest leaves after 80 days Use young, tender leaves

Lettuce Plant October through March Can begin harvesting about

Harvest regularly working up the plant Will become bitter as

January and again in October Pencil size transplants 6 apart

of nitrogen (blood meal, cottonseed meal) Avoid high Sulphur

18 Collards and Kale Plant transplants in February March for a Spring crop and late August for a Fall crop Place the plants 1 2 apart Harvest leaves after 80 days Use young, tender leaves for salads, older, tougher leaves for greens and stews Leaf Lettuce Plant October through March Can begin harvesting about 14 days after transplanting Harvest large leaves at bottom Harvest regularly working up the plant Will become bitter as daily temperature rise Lettuce is cold hardy Onions Plant in January and again in October Pencil size transplants 6 apart and not too deep Fertilize every 3 4 weeks with small amounts of nitrogen (blood meal, cottonseed meal) Avoid high Sulphur fertilizer (high Sulphur = hot onions) Harvest in May when tops fall over 18

Peas Plant late September and again in January Plant seeds 1 1½ deep and 1 apart Plant

after planting Pods are generally ready 5 7 days after flowering Harvest every other

snow peas, and sugar snap peas Radishes Plant seeds October through March Stagger

Also used to mark rows of carrots Spinach Plant October to March in cool soil Soak

Use row cover to prevent insect damage In Spring, harvest by pulling up entire plant

19 Peas Plant late September and again in January Plant seeds 1 1½ deep and 1 apart Plant in moderately fertile soil Most varieties need support Begin harvesting days after planting Pods are generally ready 5 7 days after flowering Harvest every other day Cold does not kill plant but knocks off blooms Types of peas include garden peas, snow peas, and sugar snap peas Radishes Plant seeds October through March Stagger plantings a little at a time every two weeks Thin plants to 2 Harvest in days Also used to mark rows of carrots Spinach Plant October to March in cool soil Soak seeds before planting Space seeds 4 6 apart Mulch well to keep leaves off the ground Use row cover to prevent insect damage In Spring, harvest by pulling up entire plant since it stops growing in hot weather In Fall you can pick leaves off plant so it will keep growing 19

Squash, Winter Plant April June Winter squash is mature squash

Plants will run give them space to vine or provide a trellis

stem dries Can store for months in cool dry place Swiss Chard

member of the beet family Has a taste similar to that of beet

shade Plant October to March Soak seeds before planting Thin

apart Harvest turnips when small and tender Or wait and grow

20 Squash, Winter Plant April June Winter squash is mature squash has tough skin Summer Squash is immature squash with soft skin Plants will run give them space to vine or provide a trellis to climb Harvest in days Harvest when rind is hard and stem dries Can store for months in cool dry place Swiss Chard Swiss chard is sometimes called summer spinach Actually a member of the beet family Has a taste similar to that of beet greens Very tolerant of heat and light freezes Likes afternoon shade Plant October to March Soak seeds before planting Thin to 6 8 apart Turnips and Mustard Plant in October Space 6 apart Harvest turnips when small and tender Or wait and grow for tops Harvest young mustard leaves for salads and larger leaves for greens 20

21 Harvesting Tips Eggplant is best if more immature and skin is shiny at harvest Don t let cucumbers or squash get too large Pick beans and okra daily Melon when vine slips (comes off by itself) and smells ripe Harvest in the morning Quick rinse before storing, except for potatoes Harvest at peak maturity for best flavor and nutrients Pick frequently to encourage more blossoms If you use pesticides read the label for Days to Harvest Controlling Disease in Vegetable Gardens Use resistant varieties Rotate crop families Use proper spacing for air circulation Remove diseased plant material but don t compost it Avoid working in garden when foliage is wet Keep your tools clean with bleach water Controlling Disease in Vegetable Gardens Use proper watering techniques Water the soil and root zone well Do not water the leaves Try not to splash water onto the leaves Wet foliage can become diseased Water one inch per week Try using a soaker hose or a similar method 21

Reducing the Use of Pesticides Sanitation Crop rotation Use of resistant varieties Plant at correct time If pesticide is used, read the label (and follow it) Tolerate some insect damage Good Bugs

22 Reducing the Use of Pesticides Sanitation Crop rotation Use of resistant varieties Plant at correct time If pesticide is used, read the label (and follow it) Tolerate some insect damage Good Bugs You Find in a Garden Assassin Bug Bees Lady Bug Praying Mantis Soldier Bugs Lacewings Bad Bugs You Find in a Garden Squash Borer Green Stink Bug Tomato Horn Worm Cabbage Looper Leaf-Footed Bug Slug 22

23 Low Toxicity Controls for Pests and Diseases Insecticidal Soap aphids, spider mites, stink bugs Copper Soap Fungicide downy mildew, powdery mildew Serenade - downy mildew, powdery mildew, early blight Spinosad stink bugs, spider mites, beetles Neem Oil aphids, beetles, squash bugs Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) caterpillars DE diatomaceous earth slugs, beetles, cockroaches Home Treatments to Try For insects dish soap and water, alcohol For powdery mildew milk For damping off - peroxide Companion Planting Many times planting certain herbs with vegetables seems to cause insects to avoid the vegetable plant Plant Basil, Parsley or Mint with tomatoes Plant Dill with carrots Plant Rosemary with cabbage, beans, and carrots Plant Thyme with cabbage Marjoram and Oregano are good companions to all vegetables Weeding Methods Most grasses are no-no s to tilling Use clear plastic for large problems Newspaper Spray Hand and hoe Mulches 23

24 Watering Needs Drainage Consistency Equipment soakers, drip, etc. When should you water am/pm? Consider rainwater harvesting Favorite Web Sites Aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu (serves gardening and crop production with factsheets, guides, and databases based on years of testing and practice) Growveg.com (run by Growing Interactive, a UK-based company, providing innovative garden planning apps) Gardeninsects.com (serves as a comprehensive guide to safe, biological pest control with beneficial insects) Chiotsrun.com (a garden journal of an organic garden in northeastern Ohio) rhs.org.uk (the royal horticultural society, the UK s leading gardening charity whose purpose is to promote gardening) Extension.org (managed and maintained by the University of Illinois offers knowledge-based information by knowledgeable experts from a network of American universities) YouTube (video of Bruce Deuley discussing compost tea and how to make it. There are several videos (a series of 4, and another of 7 or 8) all of which are fascinating and easy) 24

Best Vegetable Garden Ever. C Compost will improve your soil C Calendar to plan your garden C Consistency in your care

Best Vegetable Garden Ever. C Compost will improve your soil C Calendar to plan your garden C Consistency in your care Best Vegetable Garden Ever C Compost will improve your soil C Calendar to plan your garden C Consistency in your care Gardening Is All About The Soil The Soil is the Stomach of the Plant Adding Amendments