National 4-H offers tons of resources and activities ranging from different topics created by 4-Hers. Today, I’d like to share Gardening Tips by Janya Green, 4-H Youth in Action 2020 Agriculture Pillar Winner. Green provides five tips to help your garden flourish this summer.
- Use all-purpose soil when starting off your garden!
- Spring a small amount of Epsom salt on the root of your tomatoes to replenish the magnesium sulfate in the soil. In other words, you’ll have a sweeter and tastier tomato.
- The best time to water is early morning or late evening. Watering during the heat of the day can cause problems for your crops.
- If you have animals near or around you, it is good to put up a fence to keep them out. For example, if you have chickens, put up chicken wire to keep them from eating your crops.
- To add moisture back into your soil, use a compost or manure. The smell may bother you, but your crops will appreciate it.
To learn more about the various lessons offered on National 4-H, visit the 4-H website and look for 4-H at Home Activities.
