Discover the Fun of Gardening |
September 13, 2012 |
And of course it is time to
plant veggie gardens. Vegetable plants are in at the nursery including
tomatoes, peppers, greens, cabbage and more. We even got in some cool cherry tomato
hanging baskets. And if you really have limited space, try an Earthbox Kit
for just $59.99. They grow amazing harvests of veggies in a very small
space.
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Fortuniana
Fall
Veggies and
Geraniums
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Fall Veggie Gardening:
A Practical Garden
There
are so many benefits to growing your own vegetable garden. It's great
exercise and can help you unwind after a long day at the office. Plus you
get home-grown nutritious food that always tastes better than store bought
veggies.
Planting a veggie
garden can seem overwhelming though. Which veggies should I plant? Do I have enough time to
care for them? are common questions for anyone thinking about becoming a
backyard farmer. Fortunately even with the responsibilities of a job and a
family, you can still find time to create a productive vegetable garden,
without turning into a full-time farmer. Below are some tips for creating a
practical garden that will work for you. To really get a great start, come out to the nursery at 10am this Saturday
for the Fall Vegetable Workshop.
Make it Practical -
Everyone with dreams of being a home farmer pictures a large
plot of land brimming with vegetables of all kinds. That may not be reality
for all of us though. So what makes a garden practical and manageable? Try
these tips to have your best garden ever.
1. Location - Make sure your
veggie garden is in the sun and is easily accessible. Water should be right
at hand so that watering is as easy as turning the hose on. Being located
near the kitchen also makes
harvesting a snap. (Pictured at right: Joey and Kim's niece Sawyer
helped pick carrots in their fall garden.)
Upcoming Events
Fall Veggie Gardening in Raised Beds
Florida is a wonderful place to live, because while our
northern neighbors are starting to hunker down for winter, we are
planning our fall vegetable gardens. Fall is a great time of year to
grow leafy favorites, like cabbage,
collards, mustards and broccoli. We'll talk about all of the great vegetables that
grow through the winter in Florida, and we'll also discuss gardening in
raised beds (a great way to grow veggies in smaller yards).
Fall Porch Pots
Your front porch is the first thing friends and guests see when they enter your home, so why not make a stunning first
impression. Porch pots are an easy way to create amazing, colorful displays that will invite everyone into your home.
We'll show you how to create and maintain an amazing porch pot. Come early to pick out your pot and we'll even help you plant it!
Rose Care in the
Fall and Winter
Saturday,
September 29th at 10am
Roses always need
a little TLC after the summer time. At this workshop we'll talk about
pruning and caring for roses in the fall and winter. We'll also talk
about pest & disease control and fertilizing to get the best blooms
out of your rose bushes.
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Kerby's Nursery 2311 S. Parsons Ave. Seffner, FL 33584 (813) 685-3265 www.kerbysnursery.com |
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