Category: Deep mulching
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Hello Cragsmoor Free Library
Today, I led a discussion about growing figs at the Cragsmoor Free Library in Ulster County, NY. Let me begin by saying that the library itself was absolutely magnificent. The artwork displayed throughout the room added warmth and character, the architecture was both elegant and inviting, and then there was that breathtaking fireplace that seemed…
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Planning Ahead on February 1st for Better Gardening Soil
A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Starbucks in Newburgh, New York, for their generosity in providing local gardeners with spent coffee grounds. Their contribution is not only a kind gesture but also an invaluable resource for those of us dedicated to enriching our soil naturally. I personally incorporate spent coffee grounds into…
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Getting Hay to Winterize Trees and Raised Beds
Here I am transporting three bales of hay from the Orange County Arboretum for our suburban garden. I first received permission from the Arboretum officials in charge to make sure I wasn’t stealing. By the way, I buy all of our vegetable seedlings from them every year because they offer such high-quality varieties. I also…
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Wood Chips for your Garden
I found this amazing mountain of wood chips off Route 208 in Orange County that has been sitting there unattended for a couple of years. Well, I go there once or twice a day with four buckets and a pair of gloves. I fill the buckets and take them home, where I use them to…