Written by Chris McLaughlin Long seen as the darlings of the garden, all the world loves a butterfly or a bee. But other insects? They’re described as a problem, a nuisance, or just downright creepy. It may surprise you to learn that most insects are not pests at all, but an indispensable - and ...
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: FALL 2021 SQUARE FOOT GARDENING NEWSLETTER!
For our North-of-the-Equator friends, every time you look under a leaf you still find MORE tomatoes, zucchini and peppers. You’re canning, freezing, sharing and donating that organic, delicious SFG harvest - and hopefully already planting fall crops. We know our many Southern Hemisphere gardeners ...
SEE THE SEPTEMBER 2021 CI BULLETIN
Greetings, Certified Instructors! Experts helping experts. With every Mel’s Mixer we hold, our remarkable Certified Instructors continue to shine as gardening leaders who generously share their expertise and science-based advice. You’ll find a link to CI Anne Washington’s in-depth presentation on ...
SEE THE AUGUST 2021 CI BULLETIN
Greetings, Certified Instructors! Whatever zone or country we’re in, our CI community feels like family. This time of year in the Northern Hemisphere we’re all dreaming up ways to deal with too much zucchini or swearing at the critters that ate our tomatoes. Collectively, we share the “thrill of ...
Host Your Own SFG CI Virtual Event!
If you would like to host your own Zoom/Webinar on an SFG topic, let us know! We are happy to assist setting up the Zoom for you with the SFGF Zoom Account. If you have any concerns or hesitations, please see video below. Please send your Zoom/Webinar details to [email protected] ...
Mel’s Mixer with Anne Washington
What’s bugging your SFG? Atlanta Certified Instructor Anne Washington shares organic, natural pest-management solutions in this fun, lively Mel’s Mixer. Watch Video >> This post is only available to members. ...
How to Protect Onion Family Crops from Allium Leaf Miners
Written by Nicole Holland Allium leaf miners (ALM) are an invasive species that are relatively new to the U.S. These pests have been devastating allium crops in Europe for some time, and since being discovered in Pennsylvania in 2015 they have been spreading throughout the Northeast U.S.. No ...
Vegetable of the Month – Get Sweet on Beets
Written by Shawna Coronado Beets are a favorite cool-season crop among home gardeners. In the North, beets can be grown in the cooler weather of the spring and fall; they are not particularly fond of heat as the root will harden. In the South, much of winter is beet growing season; soil temps ...
Hot Off The Press: Summer 2021 Square Foot Gardening Newsletter!
Over the last 16 months of the pandemic, it certainly felt as though “readjust” was on our daily agenda. We saw ups and downs, took many turns no one saw coming, and found hope in small moments of normalcy. One thing rang true and steady: when the world turned upside down... CLICK HERE TO READ ...
Five Planting Strategies for A Tasty Autumn Garden
Written by Nicole Holland From crisp salads to sturdy side dishes on your autumn menus, growing a fall vegetable garden provides tasty, fresh produce beyond the summer months. In North America, the time to plant vegetables for a fall harvest is normally between mid-July and early August. ...
