Grow & Share: Campbell’s + Food Bank of Lincoln
Did you know your green thumb can help alleviate hunger right here in Lincoln? We’re excited to kick off our annual Grow & Share program, connecting local gardeners with neighbors in our community...
View ArticleThe Edible Garden: Starting A Vegetable Garden
The best gardens take into consideration efficiency, convenience, and beauty. A little prep and planning on the front end can help save time and energy on hot summer days. In this post you’ll find the...
View ArticleThe Edible Garden: Seed Starting 101
Gardeners often spend the snowy days of winter planning spring planting. Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a jump on the growing season, and watching tiny seedlings emerge on a windowsill is...
View ArticleThe Edible Garden: Potatoes
Selecting VarietiesKennebec: late maturing (110-140 days). Oblong, white-skinned, general use potato. Do not over fertilize, this leads to poor production.Red Pontiac: early maturing (80 days) One of...
View ArticleThe Edible Garden: Garlic
Planting & CarePlant in the fall after the first frost, or as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. Break bulbs apart into individual cloves and let them sit for a few days in their...
View ArticleThe Edible Garden: Strawberries
Plant in mid-April when the ground temperatures reach about 45 degrees. Choose a sunny area with good drainage, and mix compost into the soil. Use a wide edging to contain runners into their designated...
View ArticleThe Edible Garden: Patio Container Gardening
It’s 2019 and you no longer need a yard to be a gardener. Starting out with the right materials makes is important for the success of your patio garden. A good quality potting soil, fertilizer, and the...
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