Garden Journal
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Q&A: How do I prep my soil for spring?
After January’s ice storm and this week’s seventy-degree afternoons, Middle Tennessee gardens are officially waking up. Before spring planting begins, now’s the perfect time to refresh your raised bed soil so it’s ready for another busy growing season. In this week’s blog, we walk through simple spring soil prep steps that set your garden up for success — and bigger harvests — all season long.
Q&A: Should I clean up the leaves that have fallen into my garden?
The why and when on removing fall leaves from your veggie beds.
Q&A: Why are my fall crops growing slowly?
Some reasons your fall garden may be slow to grow, and solutions to keep it thriving.
Q&A: How do I prepare my soil for fall gardening?
The basics of soil composition and how to keep it healthy through the growing season.