Roses are one of the most beloved flowers in the world, known for their beauty, fragrance, and symbolism. However, growing and maintaining roses requires proper care to ensure they thrive. Oftentimes people think that growing beautiful roses requires using synthetic pesticides and fertilizer. In fact, there are Organic products that will help to keep your roses healthy, and your garden and soil happy too! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, these tips will help you cultivate … [Read more...] about Growing Healthy and Beautiful Roses… Organically!
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Mugolio…that’s Italian for Fermented Pine Cone Syrup!
If you’ve heard of Mugolio, consider yourself well-ahead of us over here at Fifth Season Gardening. Turns out it’s a gourmet food that’s easy to make with readily available ingredients and the most basic of equipment. We had to give it a try! True Mugolio is from Italy and made only with cones from the mugo pine. Green cones are collected in the spring, mixed with sugar and allowed to ferment for 2+ months. Natural yeasts on the pine cones are responsible for the transformation into a … [Read more...] about Mugolio…that’s Italian for Fermented Pine Cone Syrup!
It’s All About Mulch
Summer is here! And so is the heat! Watering is critical as always, but there’s a simple thing you can do to help keep your garden in great shape…Mulch! We’re fans of mulching in our organic gardens during the summer months. Mulch helps moderate soil temperatures, controls exposed soil erosion, prevents nutrient depletion from water runoff, mitigates weeds and retains moisture for thirsty plants. Applying a nice 2-inch to 3-inch layer of mulch on top of exposed soil will simultaneously … [Read more...] about It’s All About Mulch
