Author: Karen Young

Pruning Blueberries

If You Have Blueberry Bushes, Now is the Time to Think About Pruning: For those of us growing blueberries, the main goal is likely to produce copious amounts of large juicy berries!  One “must do” to achieve a healthy yield is to prune the bushes in the late winter/early spring after the severe weather has […]
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Gnomes & Elves Repair Sleeping Beds

Winter Gnomes & Christmas Elves Last Seen at GBTS: Yes, Virginia, they were socially distancing and wearing masks and last seen repairing several of the garden beds.  Volunteer teams of 2 (one old grumpy gnome and some young elf) were seen working as weather allowed to transform our oldest beds into handsome new ones. The […]
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To Plant or Not to Plant? … That is The Question!

So, you want to start your ocean veggie garden … when? A common North Beach gardener’s mistake is planting a vegetable garden too early.  It is easy to do, and even veteran gardeners get spring fever and plant before the soil/air temperature is warm enough.  In our coastal communities, it is common to have a […]
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Growing your own Garlic

Bountiful Harvest Of Garlic Next Summer: With just a few tips, you can have a bountiful harvest of garlic next summer.  Fall is the time to plant garlic and with our warm and wet coastal winters anytime between October and December should work fine.  Do not wait too long or your garlic will not have […]
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Dividing Garden Perennials Can Make Wonderful Gifts

Ask Yourself “What Plants Do I Have That Can Be Divided?” Autumn is the time to ask yourself “What plants do I have that can be divided?”  Look around your yard for those perennials that are taking over their growing space.  Dividing and replanting them will not only help them grow but can make unique […]
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