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Every month, the team at the Edible Demonstration Garden chronicles what's happening in the garden - planting, harvesting, problems and more. Check out our stories!

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This Asian pear tree has been pruned for optimum size and shape.
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July 2024: Fruit Tree Maintenance

June 24, 2024
All fruit trees require pruning for optimum vigor and fruit production. Pruning is also a way to control tree size, making care and harvesting easier.
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A combination of grow bags and other containers can be used to create a portable edible garden
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June 2024: Growing Edibles in Containers

May 24, 2024
Maximizing the use of space to grow edibles is always a consideration in the Edible Demonstration Garden. Planting veggies in containers has proven to be an excellent way to expand the gardens growing capacity...
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Garden soil can look healthy and still be lacking in nutrients essential for optimum plant growth
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April 2024: The Importance of Soil Testing

March 23, 2024
The soil in the Edible Demo Garden gets a lot of attention. Compost and organic amendments are added regularly. Moisture levels are monitored, and rainwater is supplemented with drip irrigation and hand watering.
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The flooded garden needed time to dry out after the February rains.
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March 2024: Making Soil for Seeds

February 26, 2024
The rain in February flooded the areas around the garden beds in the Edible Demo Garden. Volunteers were busy digging trenches to redirect the water away from the planted areas and salvaging any crops that were still productive.
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February 2024: Rotating Crops

January 27, 2024
While the rains limited some of the garden work during January, it was the perfect time to assess the condition of the garden beds and plan for the spring and summer crops.
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Caption: Buckwheat is a non-legume cover crop that helps to improve the soil in preparation for spring planting.
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December 2023: Caring for the Soil

November 28, 2023
After the fall harvest was over, it was time to clean up and replenish the soil in the Edible Demo Garden. Healthy soil is fundamental to the success of the next seasons crops.
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Summer squash are tastiest when they are picked while small.
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October 2023: An Abundance of Squash

September 27, 2023
The summer harvest was in full swing in the Edible Demo Garden in September. Volunteers harvested beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, and lots of summer squash...
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