Urban Farm School

We are in transition in the garden right now. it’s the annual battle of patience between last years crops finishing, the variable weather, and the planting itch. those glorious 60 degree days lull us into a sense of hope and planting bravado and then the reality that it is still WINTER sets in with low snow levels and wind.

If you have already planted seed and/or transplants make sure you’re protecting them from wind and cold evening temperatures. a simple cloche made from a milk jug or even a nursery pot turned over on cold nights will work. cover your seedlings with floating row covers, a burlap sack, or a sheet – something to protect it from those frigid nights. don’t be disheartened by slow germination, give those seeds some time to adjust and keep an eye out for slugs and snails who are ready for the delicate leaves of lettuce, spinach, and mustard greens.

looking for a little more guidance in the garden? try our FarmHand Checklist E-mail subscription. It is a weekly “checklist” of things that can be done that week in the Pacific Northwest garden. the annual subscription rate of $35 gets you a checklist the beginning of each week, through October 31 that includes what can be done in the garden, a weekly tip, and a weekly event or place to visit. Subscription is activated upon receipt of payment mailed to: Urban Farm School, PO Box 393, Ridgefield, WA 98642. Please, include “farmhand checklist” in the note section and include your E-mail address.

Need some hands on help along with your checklist? Try our Your FarmHand service. We work in the garden with you once a month on any vegetable gardening project for an hour. We can help you plan, plant, maximize your space, create and construct pest deterrants and all sorts of other fun things. Learn in your own space, at your own pace, on your own projects with Your FarmHand! E-mail urbanfarmschool@gmail.com for scheduling and pricing.