John’s Almanac

John Coykendall, master gardener for Blackberry Farm, shares gardening wisdom he’s gathered through years of hands-in-the-dirt experience.

“ Spring gardens bring an overall excitement and wonder of a new season. I’m always amazed when I check the seedling trays and see those first little crooks pop up. Every year it’s like the first year — this never gets old. ” Growing & Guidance A SPRING VEGETABLE GARDEN MIGHT BEGIN IN A HOOP HOUSE or in seed trays on a kitchen windowsill. Some seeds may be sown directly into the soil, or seedlings can be purchased from a local garden store for transplanting. The most important part of the spring garden is simply to begin one. Companion Planting One of the best ways to learn about gardening is to use tried-and-true ideas from the past. Companion planting is a surefire way to start a strong garden. Through hundreds…

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