Gardening
Growing Broccoli In Utah
Broccoli is a cool season vegetable Growing broccoli in Utah. Broccoli is a cool season vegetable that prefers sunny locations and fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate plenty of organic matter and a complete fertilizer into the area before planting. Plant seeds 1/4-3/4 inch deep, 2-3 weeks before the last frost in the spring. Thin seedlings or…
Read MoreGrowing Beets In Garden
Growing Beets In Garden Growing beets in garden can be successful in cool climates like here in Park City, Utah. Beets are a cool season vegetable that prefer sunny locations and fertile, deep, well-drained soils. Incorporate plenty of organic compost and a complete fertilizer into the area before planting. Plant seeds 1/4 – 1/2 inch…
Read MoreHow do Beans Grow? / Growing Garden Beans
How do Beans grow? How do Beans grow? This guide on growing beans is primarily focused on the Utah area. All bean require full sun. It’s recommended to incorporate plenty of organic matter and a complete fertilizer into the soil before planting. Plant beans when soils are above 60 degrees F. The seeds should be one…
Read MoreHow Does Asparagus Grow?
How Does Asparagus Grow? How Does Asparagus Grow / how to guide is primarily focused on high altitude gardening in the Park City Utah area. The all male varieties like Jersey Giant and Jersey Knight perform well in Utah. Asparagus is a long term relationship. Just like a pet in the 1st two years this…
Read MoreGrowing Blueberries In Utah
Not Native to Utah Growing Blueberries In Utah can be difficult and I probably don’t recommend it. U.S. consumers have become increasingly interested in blueberries. Part of this is due to the exceptional flavor and versatility of the berries, while some of the interest can be attributed to recent discoveries regarding the health benefits of…
Read MoreGrowing Artichokes / How To Guide
How To Grow Artichokes Artichoke are Frost and Freeze Sensitive Growing Artichokes / how to guide is primarily focused on high altitude gardening in the Park City Utah area. Artichoke pefers a sunny location and fertile, well drained soils. Incorporate plenty of organic matter into the area before planting. Start plants in late winter for…
Read MoreGrowing Basil / How To Guide
Basil Loves Warm Weather Growing basil / how to guide is primarily focused on high altitude gardening in the Park City Utah area. Basil loves warm weather, lots of sun and plenty of moisture. High summer temperature are responsible for basil going to seed. You will have to wait to plant basil until mid June…
Read MoreWinter Garden update
Inside the cold frames, the spring temps are beginning to swing from below freezing to 100 degrees. Time to install the automatic venting arms and enjoy the 1st harvest of the season. So I brushed the snow off then opened the window and saw nothing living. There weren’t even dead plants, there was just Nothing.…
Read MoreWinter Garden update
It’s March 7th, there was little bit of snow last night. The cold frames did their job. Now it’s time to clear them off and watch the Winter Spinach grow. I’m excited for the 1st harvest…! March is a perfect time to plant some seeds. Put some seeds in the ground. I almost guarantee they…
Read MoreHow to Build a $30 PVC Hoophouse for your raised bed Garden
How to Build a $30 PVC Hoophouse for your raised bed Garden. I don’t have a greenhouse, therefore, I’m going to have to build one. It has to be simple and it has to be inexpensive. The hoop house and cold frame fit that criteria perfectly.The hoop house is the simplest and most budget-friendly of…
Read MoreColdframe Winter Gardening / Park City Utah
Coldframe winter gardening can be done in fairly extreme climates. It’s February which ends the Persephone garden hibernation cycle. The sun is now strong enough that the spinach I planted in late September, will begin to grow again. I just need to turn on the lights. The windows that sit on top of the cold…
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