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Building Healthy Soil
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-06-05)
Discusses how to improve the quality of soil, including testing soil, adding organic matter, growing cover crops, adding nutrients, and more.
Landscaping for Less in the Landfill
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-06-01)
Discusses landscape planning, reduction of yard waste sent to landfills, and using leaves, grass clippings and other plant materials to improve soil, yards and gardens.
Asparagus
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-17)
This publication summarizes the environmental preferences, culture, cultural practices, common problems, harvesting and storage of asparagus
Sweet Corn
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-17)
Discusses environmental preferences, culture, common problems, harvesting and storage of sweet corn.
Leafy Green Vegetables
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-17)
This publication summarizes the environmental preferences, culture, cultural practices, common problems, harvesting and storage of leafy green vegetables.
Vegetable Gardening in Containers
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-17)
If you don't have space for a vegetable garden, consider raising fresh, nutritious, homegrown vegetables in containers. A windowsill, patio, balcony, or doorstep can provide sufficient space for a productive container ...
Cucumbers, Melons and Squash
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-17)
Presents culture, common problems, harvesting and storage of cucumbers, melons and squash.
Root Crops
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-17)
Discusses environmental preferences, culture, common problems, harvesting and storage of various root vegetables.
Mulches for the Home Vegetable Garden
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-17)
Mulching is a practice adaptable to nearly all home gardens. To mulch is simply to cover the soil around plants with a protective material, organic or inorganic. Purpose, availability, cost, and final appearance of a mulch ...
Onions, Garlic and Shallots
(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-09-17)
Presents environmental preferences, culture, common problems, harvesting and storage of onions, garlic and shallots.