I have been preoccupied with other things of late and so have neglected this blog, but I noticed a couple of articles with some useful tips for this time of year. October is the month for “Putting the garden to bed” and both authors use this in their title. The first is by Molly Nemec, a Chisago County Master Gardener, who reminds us of the importance of watering newly-planted trees. She follows this with some general tips on the fall cleanup including a reminder to clean your birdhouses. Read more..
The second contribution is from Tim Lamprey, the owner of Harbor Garden Center on Route 1 in Salisbury. His article deals with the problems that can arise from fungus diseases that can over-winter on debris in your garden if you do not do a proper cleanup before the winter. He also stresses the importance of disposing of diseased plant matter correctly. It’s not good enough just to toss it onto a cold compost heap. Read more..
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