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THE EARTH : Raised Bed Gardening
Gardening in raised beds instead of conventional rows is becoming more and more popular, and it is easy to see why - earlier crops in the spring and later crops in the fall, more produce in less space, less fertilizer needed, no costly machinery, better drainage, fewer weeds, elimination of soil problems, and better root crops. Gardeners who have tried raised beds discover that the soil is loose allowing air, moisture, warmth, nutriments and roots to penetrate more easily, and that this method of gardening helps correct the problems of poor, rocky or compacted soil and extends the shorter growing seasons.
New Varieties for 1999:
Gardeners are looking for new plants every year. Here are new flowers and vegetables that will be featured in 1999 mail order seed catalogs, seed packets or as bedding plants at garden centers. The varieties are listed alphabetically by class, with the seed source listed in parentheses after the description. The designation ‘R’ means a retail seed company from which gardeners may purchase seed directly by mail order or also in stores that carry the variety in seed packets. A’W’ designation indicates a wholesale seed company which does not sell directly to home gardeners, but these varieties should be available in catalogs or as bedding plants at garden centers next spring.
The Earth: Saving Seeds
When our pioneer forebears prepared for their westward trek, foremost among the few articles they could take with them were seeds. Carefully packed to protect against “varmints” and moisture, the seeds were a cherished possession, for they represented future food for family and livestock.
Today the pioneer mentality again becomes meaningful. If I wish to maximize the possibility of my food supply, I need to know more about the beginning and ending of the growing process; namely, seeds. I would like to give a broad sketch of how to select and grow a supply of vegetable seeds. Growing and saving seeds could provide a new challenge as well as a feeling of security.
New Varieties for 1998:
Gardeners are looking for new plants every year. Here are new flowers and vegetables that will be featured in 1998 mail order seed catalogs, seed packets or as bedding plants at garden centers. The varieties are listed alphabetically by class, with the seed source listed in parentheses after the description. The designation “R” means a retail seed company from which gardeners may purchase seed directly by mail order or also in stores that carry the variety in seed packets. A “W’ designation indicates a wholesale seed company which does not sell directly to home gardeners, but these varieties should be available in catalogs or as bedding plants at garden centers next spring.
The Earth: Protecting Your Garden
Springtime! Visions of strawberries, snow peas, tomatoes and other delights accompany me as I prepare the soil and begin planting. My anticipation is tempered, however, by the realization that I must plan now to protect my plants and crops throughout the growing season.
Gardeners are often filled with enthusiasm for growing, but find themselves disheartened and frustrated when their hard work is wiped out by circumstances beyond their control. Extreme weather (hot or cold, too much or too little rain), birds, and small animals can ruin a harvest in a fraction of the time it took to create. It’s important to look at some of the methods used to protect plants and produce from these unpredictable “enemies”.
What’s a Tomatillo?
Shortly after my move to Southern California from Pennsylvania, I encountered a first class salsa bar. Brightly colored canisters offered exotic hot peppers, fresh lemon slivers and three varieties of homemade salsa. The first salsa was filled with chunks of tomato and onion, the second gave an aroma of cilantro and the third was green!
More Food in Less Space:
Back in the 1970’s the average backyard vegetable garden was about 1000 square feet. Now it is typically 200 square feet. New houses tend toward smaller yards, so the farm model of growing food and the generous space it required has become obsolete. Contemporary vegetable gardening borrows the best design ideas from the past, while incorporating new technology and materials to make smaller vegetable gardens easier to manage, and more productive.
New Varieties for 2000: The National Garden Bureau
Gardeners are looking for new plants every year. Here are new flowers and vegetables that will be featured in 2000 mail order seed catalogs, seed packets or as bedding plants at garden centers. The varieties are listed al-phabetically by class, with the seed source listed in parentheses after the description. The designation “R” means a retail seed company from which gardeners may purchase seed directly by mail order or also in stores that carry the variety in seed packets. A “W” designation indicates a wholesale seed company which does not sell directly to home gardeners, but these varieties should be available in catalogs or as bedding plants at garden centers next spring.
