You don’t have to be a gardening expert to pull off a beautiful harvest. Luckily, Toni Farmer is sharing some of her tips to help you garden like a pro.
Have a back-up crop
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A lot can happen in the garden, and with climate change throwing crop seasons for a loop, it’s a good idea to start a second round of seedlings later in the season. This way, if you lose some of the original crop, you don’t have to miss out on that crop for the season.
Flowers = a healthy garden
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Flowers play a bigger role than just looking pretty in your garden. Plant some colorful varieties to attract bees and beneficial insects that will keep your vegetable plants healthy.
Chili powder is your friend
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Squirrels and chipmunks love the food you grow in your garden, but here’s a secret: they hate chili powder. Sprinkle some of the spice on the soil in your garden to keep the critters away without harming your plants.
Yellow leaves aren’t always bad
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You might think the sign of a healthy garden is lots of green leaves, but that’s not always the case. Sometimes, yellow leaves are just a sign that the leaf has done its job or can be a sign of the plant’s variety. The problem is when a healthy plant’s top or side leaves turn yellow, that’s most likely a sign of a lack of nitrogen, so just add some fertilizer.
Go thornless
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Ever prick your finger on the thorn of a berry plant? It’s no fun. Make your life a little easier and opt for a thornless variety when you’re buying your next berry plant. Plus – pay attention to whether your plant is sweet or tart, and try buying a few of each variety.
Grow what you eat
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The best way to get the most out of your garden is to fill it with your favorite things. When you’re deciding what seeds, seedlings and plants you’re going to grow next season, ask yourself one question: what do you eat?
