Row Covers
Feature Article
"Row covers are not always easy to handle, especially the first season or two. There is a definite learning curve with row cover technology but row covers are a good answer to a lot of potential problems for sustainable growers."
September 4: This month Lucy Goodman walks us through the different options for row covers. Different materials and methods of putting them into action means choosing the right one to fit your situation. Learn from Lucy's years of experience in her latest contribution: "Row Cover Technology"
CSA Farmer
"My father’s anecdote about the proper way to cook corn ... was ... prior to heading out to the garden the pot of water must be placed on the stove so that it is boiling when the corn is brought into the house."
September 11: Ever read one of those corny articles. Shucks, you know what I mean. An article that has rows of puns that pop out at you and make you wish you could cover your ears. Well, this month's piece from Beth Lambert Hook isn't one of them - not really. Join Beth as she tells us a bit of history, the different classifications of, and how to cook sweet corn in her piece: "Grinning Ear to Ear"
Heavy Horses
September 11: Nothing this month - unfortunately.
Backyard Gardener
"Row covers are an important tool in family garden. In early spring they help control flea beetles. Later in the season they keep cabbage butterflies off the cole crops. And by early fall they offer a few degrees of protection from cold nights and frost."
September 18: Our own Robin Follette expands on Lucy's Row Cover Feature by focusing on row covers for smaller gardens in her piece: "Row Covers For The Family Garden"
Flower Gardenerr
September 18: This month in Flower Gardener, Jeannie Pierce reminds us of one of the beautiful traditions shared by flower gardeners. That of passing plants from one generation to another. Join Jeannie as shares her knowledge of how to expand your own garden or help someone else expand theirs with her contribution: "Pass Along Plants"
Market Farmer
"The husbandry of caring for and providing for livestock is a very noble matter and time-honored tradition. From the domestication of animals many generations ago up to this very day, we provide feed, shelter, and care for animals in a manner that nourishes the animals needs as well as provide food and enjoyment for ourselves."
September 25: Ryan Albinger joins us again with a look at owning and caring for livestock with his contribution: "Keeping and Maintaining Stock of Your Stock"