gardens

Soil from gardens that were recently flooded may not be safe for growing fruit and vegetables this summer. Depending on the location, flood waters may contain contaminants such as agricultural or other chemicals, as well as disease-causing organisms from fresh manure, animal carcasses, septic systems, and even lagoons. Commonly found pathogens include E. coli 157, listeria, clostridium,…

Driving through town yesterday, I commented that our spring season is a full two weeks ahead of average.  The flowering crab blossoms are opening and the color of tulips and Virginia bluebells is what I hope to see the week of Mother’s Day. Two weeks less of winter is fine in my book and I am appreciating every day of it! If you have weeds and creeping Charlie showing up in your lawn, this is the…