Garden Maintenance

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Seed to Table: A Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking, and Preserving Food at Home

Published 2023

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A neglected garden is not a thriving and abundant garden. Growing food is not a hands-off activity. I encourage you to spend as much time in your garden as you can. Observe your plants and look for signs of stress or disease. Get up close and personal and search for pests. Trust me, when you take an active role in the garden, it will thank you and reward you with bountiful harvests and beautiful flowers.

For me, garden maintenance boils down to the following:

Keep garden paths and beds weed-free and clear of debris
Prune plants as needed for airflow and yield
Keep your plants watered
Feed the soil regularly to keep it healthy and happy
Learn about potential pests in your area, work to prevent them, and manage them should they show up
Acquire an understanding of common plant diseases and take necessary measures to prevent and mitigate them

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Weeding

Watering and Irrigation Systems

Feeding the Soil

Selecting the Right Formulation

Identifying and Managing Pests

Identifying and Managing Disease

Pruning and Pinching

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