Early in June mulch tomatoes, peppers, okra, squash, cucumbers and asparagus if it hasn't already…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019
April is the month to start your succession plantings of beets, lettuce and carrots every…
Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 17, 2019
Last month had such variable weather that I hope you were able to take time…
Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 13, 2019
Here in central Virginia February is the month to start sowing seeds so by mid-month…
Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 12, 2019
When days are chilly and snow covers our gardens all I want to do is…
Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 18, 2018
Time to slow down and prepare the garden for winter. Make sure all your hardy…
Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 15, 2018
According to the calendar fall is here but for now our veggie garden is still…
Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 16, 2018
Cool evening and warm days make fall in Central Virginia a second spring. Time to…
Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 13, 2018
By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of The Timber Press…
Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 6, 2018
We are really enjoying our early garden fresh tomatoes and cucumbers while looking forward to…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 19, 2018
Early in June mulch tomatoes, peppers, okra, squash, cucumbers and asparagus if it hasn't already…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 16, 2018
When May comes around it’s time to start weeding and thinning. Thin your beets and…
Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2018
Early in April is a good time to harden off your cabbages, broccoli and other…
Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 16, 2018
March is the perfect time to sow radishes. They're quick and easy to do right…
Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 14, 2018
F is for February and flats. In early February, be sure you have all your…
Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 14, 2018
The steadily growing stack of new seed catalogs are a reminder that now is good…
Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 11, 2018
December is a good time to review your last year's garden and plan for the…
Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 13, 2017
Make sure all your frost-tender crops have been harvested and your hardy greens are mulched…
Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 16, 2017
Types of Garlic Before you plant your garlic you need to decide which varieties to…
Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 7, 2017
