by scmgadmin | Feb 7, 2017 | Experiences, Growing Tips, Projects
Compost and Curcubits by David Pojmann Several years ago, I read an article about growing cucurbits in a compost pile. I finally decided to try the concept in 2016. My compost pile consisted mainly of leaves and various plants from the garden. I had started it in the...
by scmgadmin | Jan 29, 2017 | Growing Tips, Projects
Winter Garden Chores Winter Garden Chores By Dudley Vines Winter is a slow time for gardeners. Many folks enjoy looking through nursery catalogs and planning next year’s garden. Winter is also a good time to clean, sharpen, oil, and otherwise maintain your garden...
by scmgadmin | Nov 24, 2014 | Growing Tips
Sheet Composting Worth the Effort By John Zarola The property I purchased in Rio Rancho three years ago had never had a vegetable garden bed. The soil is 90 percent sand with little organic matter in it. Sandy soil allows water and nutrients to drain down away from...