Discover Gardening

October 7, 2010   

Finally, Fall is here and we can actually feel a difference. The cooler autumn season is one of our favorite times of year, and to celebrate, Kim and Joey headed to the Georgia State Farmer's Market to pick out pumpkins and gourds for Kerby's 2nd annual pumpkin patch. We brought back fairytales, jardales, little wartys, peanuts and prizewinners. All sorts of cool pumpkins that can really make your fall decorating fun. Come out and stroll the pumpkin patch and pick out this year's pumpkin.

And don't miss this Saturday's workshop on Edible Landscaping. It will tantalize your taste buds, and so will this month's sale on fruit trees.

Happy Gardening,
Kim, Joey and Mark

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Get in the Garden:
What to Do

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Get in the Garden: What to do this Fall

Decorate - We may not get the amazing leaf color change that our northern friends receive, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy fall just as much. Beautiful mums, crotons and fountain grass create lovely fall decorations, especially when mixed in with unique pumpkins and gourds. Whether you need a table centerpiece or want to jazz up your doorway, you can get in on the fall action. See our pumpkin patch page for some inspiration.

Plant Cool Season Veggies - A drop in temperature tells us that it is time to plant cool season vegetables. These include collard, mustard and turnip greens, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel's sprouts, cabbage, lettuce and spinach. There are even some herbs that really like the cooler temperatures, including cilantro, parsley, oregano and rosemary. See our Fall Veggie handout for more information about getting this season's garden going.

Fertilize - Now is a great time to fertilize all of your flowers, plants, trees and lawns to get them out of their summer funk. We use our Kerby's 8-4-8 fertilizer because it is well-balanced and contains all the minor nutrients plants need to grow strong and healthy.  Check out the instructions for using our special blend. One fertilizer really can do it all.

Prune Roses - If you have a rose garden, it's probably looking a little ragged after this hot summer. It's time to prune and fertilize all of your roses (including Knockouts) to encourage a burst of new growth in the fall. While it is drier at this time of year, continue monthly sprays of fungicide and insecticide to keep roses in peak health. 

Remove Summer Annuals - Vincas, begonias and marigolds have done their work giving us lots of color this summer, but as they become tall and leggy, it's time to pull them out and make ways for petunias, pansies, geraniums and all the fun cool-season annuals that will brighten our gardens throughout the winter. Prune other perennial flowers and fertilize to encourage more blooming this fall.

Don't forget to enjoy! This cool weather is the best time to get outdoors and just enjoy the colors, the sounds of the birds and our growing vegetable gardens. Grab your favorite warm drink and take a morning stroll. It will make everyday a great day!

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