Seasonal Gardening And Workshops
New seasonal gardening guides offer sustainable advice alongside details for a local microgreens workshop.
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The microgreens workshop will be led by the operators of Ogden Acres and The Flying Farm, who will answer questions and help participants plant microgreens to take home. It is scheduled for 6–7:30 p.m. at the Clinton County Extension Office, 111 S. Nelson Ave. in Wilmington.
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When buying fall plants, gardeners should inspect the roots by gently sliding the plant from its pot: white or light-tan roots generally indicate health, while black roots may signal root rot and are a reason not to purchase the plant.
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Root-bound or overgrown clearance plants can sometimes be divided into two or three new plants; the guidance also recommends trimming the top growth to about one-third before replanting to reduce transplant stress.
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Daffodils are highlighted as especially useful in dry, hot-summer climates because they are pest-resistant and can provide recurring color year after year, in addition to their early blooms.
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Container plants are particularly vulnerable during extreme heat because their soil heats and dries faster than garden soil; the heat-care guidance recommends watering in the early morning or evening and allowing portulaca’s growing medium to dry between waterings rather than keeping it continually damp.
As summer heat lingers into fall, gardeners can keep plants thriving with heat-tolerant varieties, regular watering, and mulch. Master Gardener Sue Morris recommends selecting portulaca, bougainvillea, ginger, and lemongrass for hot, sunny spaces. Container plants need extra care during extreme heat because their soil dries faster than ground soil. Water early morning or evening to protect roots from scorching temperatures.
A hands-on workshop at the Clinton County Extension Office in Wilmington, Ohio, will teach local gardeners to grow microgreens indoors. The workshop, led by operators of Ogden Acres and The Flying Farm, runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and costs $20. Participants will learn materials, plant microgreens to take home, and get answers to growing questions. Southern Living recommends fall as the prime time to clear spent growth and prune problem plants before winter.
No-Till Soil Health and Sustainable Garden Design
Smart gardeners skip tilling and use mulch and cover crops instead. These methods suppress weeds, reduce erosion, and keep soil healthy. Netmums explains that autumn leaves can become leaf mould — a simple compost that transforms your garden's fertility. Leave fallen leaves in beds to support beneficial insects that overwinter there. This costs nothing and helps your garden thrive next spring.
Fall Crops Keep Gardens Productive Through Winter
Cool-weather vegetables thrive in autumn. Plant kale, carrots, radishes, lettuce, and peas now for winter harvests. Yahoo Shopping reports that gardeners can also sow fenugreek and coriander before frost arrives. These crops grow slowly in fall temperatures but mature before spring. Fall is also ideal for planting bulbs like daffodils, which flower early and resist pests. Daffodils perform especially well in dry, hot-summer climates and return year after year with minimal care.
Buying Healthy Plants and Managing Root-Bound Stock
When buying fall plants at nurseries, inspect roots by gently sliding the plant from its pot. Healthy roots are white or light tan. Black roots signal root rot — skip that plant. AOL advises that root-bound or overgrown clearance plants can often be divided into two or three new plants. Trim the top growth back by about one-third before replanting to reduce transplant shock. Water new plantings thoroughly and monitor them closely for the first few weeks.
Late-Season Color and Pollinator Support With Caution
Obedient plant flowers late in the season and feeds hungry pollinators. But it spreads aggressively through underground rhizomes and can overtake a garden if left unmonitored. Master Gardener Sue Morris recommends choosing this plant only if you plan to manage its growth actively. For low-maintenance gardens, select perennials that stay where you plant them. Fall container plants need protection from frost and improved drainage to prevent root rot through winter.
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