Garden Planning
Winter is the perfect time to start planning your garden. There’s a lot to consider from where, when, and how you’ll grow - and especially what! Taking a little time to day dream and consider the details now will make for a successful garden come spring and summer.
Herb Gardening 101
More than 14 million households in the United States grow herbs—in vegetable and perennial gardens, in containers, or on windowsills. And with good reason! In addition to their obvious role in cooking, herbs are also attractive and add color, interesting textures and forms, and rich or subtle fragrances to the home and garden. Learn all about where and when to plant!
All About Soil
The soul of your garden is the soil. A healthy soil translates into a healthy garden. But before you begin adding compost, manure, fertilizer, lime, and other soil amendments, you need to know what type of soil you have and its properties. Clay, silt, and sandy soils all behave differently and have different needs.
You can also get free soil tests through your local Extension office: Wyandotte County; Douglas County
What to Plant Now
To get the most out of your garden, it's important to plant each vegetable at the right time. The USDA distinguishes 11 different temperature zones across the United States, and each has its own planting schedule. Find what planting zone you live in using the tool included here, then go straight to your zone chart to find out what to plant now—and throughout the year.
Designing a Vegetable Garden
Many gardeners like having a main vegetable garden area to concentrate their food production, but it doesn't have to be all veggies. Feel free to include herbs, edible flowers, and fruits. When designing your own vegetable garden, it’s important to understand the basics - including where, when, and how to plant.
Looking for local seeds? Check out Buffalo Seed Company, one of the co-op’s local producer partners!
Gardening not your thing? Leave it to our local producers! Meet Kevin with Mellowfields Farm.
