Vermont Home Gardener Extend the Season Autumn is here and frost isn't far away. Gardens are showing leaf loss on cold susceptible plants like squash, cukes, peppers, tomatoes, and basil. Cold tolerant plants like broccoli, cabbage, kale, and arugula will keep growing. In ground carrots, potatoes, onions, & turnips are fine and can be harvested when you have time. Good News, there are a few easy precautions we can take to protect our favorite plants and extend the harvest season to get a little more out of our summer work. It's also the best time to begin improving the soil for next year's garden and lawns with agricultural lime and compost. Enjoy the full article at VermontHomeGardener.com |
