Hooray for May! April showers bring May flowers and pollinators galore. Now that the soil…
Ira WallaceMay 16, 2019
Last month had such variable weather that I hope you were able to take time…
Ira WallaceMarch 13, 2019
Here in central Virginia February is the month to start sowing seeds so by mid-month…
Ira WallaceFebruary 12, 2019
Time to slow down and prepare the garden for winter. Make sure all your hardy…
Ira WallaceNovember 15, 2018
According to the calendar fall is here but for now our veggie garden is still…
Ira WallaceOctober 16, 2018
Cool evening and warm days make fall in Central Virginia a second spring. Time to…
Ira WallaceSeptember 13, 2018
By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of The Timber Press…
Ira WallaceSeptember 6, 2018
We are really enjoying our early garden fresh tomatoes and cucumbers while looking forward to…
Ira WallaceJuly 19, 2018
Early in June mulch tomatoes, peppers, okra, squash, cucumbers and asparagus if it hasn't already…
Ira WallaceJune 16, 2018
When May comes around it’s time to start weeding and thinning. Thin your beets and…
Ira WallaceMay 16, 2018
Early in April is a good time to harden off your cabbages, broccoli and other…
Ira WallaceApril 16, 2018
March is the perfect time to sow radishes. They're quick and easy to do right…
Ira WallaceMarch 14, 2018
F is for February and flats. In early February, be sure you have all your…
Ira WallaceFebruary 14, 2018
The steadily growing stack of new seed catalogs are a reminder that now is good…
Ira WallaceJanuary 11, 2018
December is a good time to review your last year's garden and plan for the…
Ira WallaceDecember 13, 2017
Make sure all your frost-tender crops have been harvested and your hardy greens are mulched…
Ira WallaceNovember 16, 2017
Types of Garlic Before you plant your garlic you need to decide which varieties to…
Ira WallaceSeptember 7, 2017
By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, author of The Timber Press Gide to…
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