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Compost – Too much of a good thing?

Compost is often touted as a garden essential, adding nutrients to the soil.  It is, in effect, a fertilizer, with all the benefits and hazards but excessive use, especially manure-based or commercial compost, can be harmful.   Homemade compost has a nutrient...

The Joy (and aroma) of Harvesting Garlic

After the hot week we had, it’s time to harvest garlic! Our Veggie Garden volunteers harvested several kinds of garlic last Thursday and the bulbs will be cured for a few weeks before being cleaned and bagged; look for them for sale during Harvest Festival on...