Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Gardener's Roundtable Meeting Tonight-May 1, 2013 At 6pm
Tonight's meeting will feature Amy Antonucci, a certified permaculture designer and the
co-organizer of the Greater Seacoast Permaculture meet-up group based in
Dover NH. Amy keeps bees, chickens, and goats on her small Barrington
homestead, and has worked in organic agriculture for over ten years.
Amy will be talking about Building Great No-Till, No-Dig Garden Beds.
This technique, called Sheet Mulching by permaculturists, also called
Weedless Gardening, and Lasagna Gardening that creates gardens without
the backbreaking work of digging or rototilling. Do not miss this
informative talk!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Monthly Garden Tips-Damping Off
Monthly Garden Tips
Damping Off
Damping off
is a term used for sudden seedling death by any of a handful of fungal diseases
including several root rots and molds.
Some seedlings look pinched at the base of the stem, others flop over,
and some wither away entirely.
Prevention is the best cure. To
reduce or eliminate damping off on young seedlings, do not overwater. Increase air circulation by not overcrowding
the seedlings and fan them occasionally to promote air movement. The clear plastic dome that comes with most
seed starting trays should be removed once seedlings begin to sprout as it both
hampers air flow and increases the moisture around the seedlings. Remember that cooler temperatures are better than
warmer ones and do not over fertilize.
Young seedlings are damaged by too much fertilizer. Watering or misting seedlings with an
antifungal solution can also help protect your seedlings. One tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide per
quart of water is sufficient. Happy
gardening!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Upcoming Events April & May-Gardener's Roundtable
There will be a planning meeting of the Goodwin Library's Gardeners Roundtable on April 3, 2013 at 6pm. Anyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. While you are here, check out our gardening display in the non-fiction section. You will also find applications for the Farmington community gardens!
May's meeting will be May 1, 2013 at
6pm, featuring Amy Antonucci, a certified permaculture designer and the
co-organizer of the Greater Seacoast Permaculture meet-up group based in
Dover NH.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
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