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As many local gardeners know, our growing season can be very short! Some great ways to extend your season include:
Many people think that you need to plant all of your crops early in the season, but for many shorter season crops (e.g. greens, beans, herbs and root crops) you can continusouly plant, and enjoy crops throughout the season in order to maximize your harvests.
To have a continuous supply of these crops you can plant them every 2-3 weeks throughout the season. Particularly with root crops, you can plant them next to one another so that when you pull out one harvest, the next one can grow into the space.
Planting certain crops next to one another can help discourage harmful pests, increase nutrient levels in soil, and help you makes the most of your small space!
There is a helpful chart here to learn more about specific crops that grow well together! And, some other great information here
Now is a great time to start planning your garden for the season!
The following are some basic tips to get you started and to help you maximize any space to get the most out of your garden!
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