5 garden tips for this week, Aug. 4-10

1 Fall, winter veggies
Plant tomatoes now for autumn harvest, and prepare a garden spot for winter vegetables. Blend in plenty of homemade compost or other organic matter for best results.
Begin planting winter garden vegetables before the end of August. These include beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, kale, leeks, lettuces, peas, radishes and turnips. By the end of September you can add bulbs, such as garlic and onions, and also spinach.
2 Feeding time
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