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AUGUST – SEPTEMBER SEED PLANTING

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August seed planting • Arugula • Carrots • Corn salad • Kohlrabi (until mid Aug) • Lettuce • Onions-overwinter • Onions-scallions • Pac Choi • Peas (until mid Aug) • Spinach • Swiss Chard (until mid Aug) • Turnips September…

SEEDS GERMINATION IDEAL TEMPERATURES

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From realseeds.co.uk Heat lovers: Minimum Celsius Preferred Celsius Aubergine 16 24-32 Courgettes 16 21-35 Cucumber 16 16-35 French and runner beans 8-10 16-30 Squashes and pumpkins 16 21-35 Sweet peppers and chillies 16 18-35 Sweetcorn 16 16-32 Tomatoes 10 16-30…

SEEDS TO START IN AUGUST

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from westcoastseeds.com Here’s the list of seeds to start in August for fall and winter harvests. These fast-growing seeds are cold hardy, and will thrive as the nights get cooler in late August and September. Check the first average frost…

TOMATO LEAF SPRAY

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from podgardening.co.nz Ingredients: 2 cups of chopped tomato leaves 2 cups of water strainer, muslin or coffee filter to strain solution spray bottle How to make: Soak 2 cups of chopped tomato leaves in 2 cups of water overnight. Strain…

NEEM SPRAY

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from discoverneem.com Some insects are more persistent than others. A preventative neem spray can be weaker than one used for fighting a severe infestation. For a neem garden spray 0.5% to 1% is a good general purpose solution. Depending on…

COMPOST AND VERMICOMPOST TEA

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from wormcompostinghq.com What is compost tea? Compost tea is a tea made from steeping (or brewing) compost instead of tea leaves. It isn’t appetizing for you but your plants will love it! The nutrients and beneficial microbes in the compost…

HOW TO USE WORM CASTINGS

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from wormfarmingrevealed.com Worm Castings Usage In Gardens Worm castings is used by several landscapers and gardeners who appreciate the short AND long term benefits of worm castings. The cast has a time released process that many have come to appreciate.…

SEEDS TO START IN MARCH

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from westcoastseeds.com The last average frost date for south coastal British Columbia is March 28. This is a handy reference point for all your garden planning. Basically, this is the month gardeners must use to get ready to take…

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PREPARING GARDEN FOR SPRING PLANTING

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from motherearthnews.com Taking time in spring to build fertility and loosen soil will set you up for a more productive year. First, a few weeks before you plan to plant, work in any cover crops and then blanket your garden…

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How to Grow Peas

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from westcoastseeds.com Recommendation: Little Marvel (PE605) is a compact, bushy pea variety that only grows a couple of feet tall. Then the pods come and they can be harvested over a window of about three weeks. The peas have a…

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