Garden Preparation, Care & Tips

Regardless of the season, there is always something needing to be done for proper care of your garden and soil. This section covers a variety of topics on proper care and preparation for each season.

Irrigating the Home Garden

Basic Watering Techniques

Seed Germination & Soil Temperature

Seed for the Garden

Knowing Plant Families Helps with Crop Rotations

Characteristics of Good Quality Transplants

Starting Seed Indoors

Plant Propagation from Seed

Planning the Vegetable Garden

Keys to Success for the Beginning Gardener

Irrigating the Home Vegetable Garden

Intensive Gardening Methods

Starting Vegetable Transplants

Recycle to Start Seeds Indoors

Preparing a Garden Plan

Planting on Your Septic Drain Field

Vegetables - November Tips (WINTER)

Vegetables - December Tips (WINTER)

Soil Preparation

January Tips (WINTER)

More December Tips (WINTER)

Growing Season Extenders

Fall Tips - November (AUTUMN)

Preparing the Vegetable Garden for Winter

Planting for a Fall Harvest

Preparing Your Soil for Winter

Care of Fall Crops

Shenandoah Valley Planting Timetable