MULCHING - Tomato Gurus

Protect Your Pepper Plants: Mulching, Fertilizing & Companion Planting to Get a Boost this Spring

The Pacific Northwest has experienced the wettest spring in 80 years, with more than average rainfall by June 6th. The jet stream shifted and now it is dry and getting hot. This weather change is taking its toll on pepper plants, which are dropping leaves and turning colors. Fertilizing may

MULCHING

Tomato Farming in Hot Weather: Tips & Strategies to Help Tomatoes Thrive

The summer heat can be a challenge for tomato farmers. High temperatures during the day and warm nights can disrupt biological processes in plants, leading to reduced blossom set and fruit production. Thankfully, there are ways to help tomatoes survive the heat and continue producing. Mulching is an effective way

GARDENING

Sustainable Permanent Mulching Solutions for Gardeners in Hot Climates to Combat Blossom End Rot (BER)

For gardeners in hot climates, it can be difficult to keep plants hydrated and healthy. Blossom end rot (BER) is a common problem when not enough water is available. To combat this issue, some gardeners opt for mulch as a way to keep the soil moist. Permanent mulches are one

FERTILIZERS

Maximize Growth & Blooms in Late Plantings with these Essential Tips!

Late plantings can be a challenge, but with the right fertilizers and care it is possible to maximize growth and blooms in a short period of time. Dr. Earth's Pure Gold 2-2-2 fertilizer is an excellent choice for late planting as it provides balanced N-P-K nutrients. Foliar feeding may not

MULCHING

Protecting Your Garlic Bed with Mulch: Use Pine Straw, Grass Clippings, Leaves or Bagged Pine Bark

Mulching your garlic is a great way to keep the soil moist and protect it from cold temperatures during winter. With December predicted to be very cold, now is the time to consider mulch options for your garlic beds. One option is pine straw. Pine straw is basically baled pine

MULCHING

A Guide to Straw Mulch: Benefits of Adding Organic Layer to Your Garden Soil

Straw mulch is a great choice for gardeners who want to keep the moisture in their soil and provide an organic material that worms love. It's inexpensive, easy to find, and can be renewed once or twice over the growing season. The trick is to make sure field mice don't

NEMATICIDAL

Preparing & Planting Summer Squash with Unsulphured Molasses: Experiment to Test Nematicidal Effect

Unsulphured molasses has been suggested by some articles to have a nematicidal effect when used as a drench around plants. To test this, I prepped a bed for planting summer squash and divided it into two groups: Squash A will be grown without any special treatment while Squash B will