AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCover Crops for Fall Beds: UVM Extension says empty vegetable rows are prime real estate for cover crops to cut erosion, suppress weeds, and feed soil—start with a soil test and then choose legumes like hairy vetch or clover to rebuild nutrients. Fall Safety for Gardeners: A public health guide urges older adults to prevent falls by staying active, reviewing meds, hydrating, and checking personal risk with a clinician—gardening counts as beneficial movement. September Planting Win: Monty Don highlights sowing hardy spinach in early September for an overwintering harvest from autumn through late spring. Don’t Prune These in September: Thornbridge Hall’s Noah Mabey warns against pruning spring-flowering shrubs now (rhododendrons, camellias, lilacs, magnolias, daphne, osmanthus, chaenomeles, mahonia) to protect next year’s buds. Soil Testing Goes Online: Virginia Tech’s new soil lab system streamlines sample submission, payments, and result tracking in one account. Local Gardening Culture: British Garden Centres marks National Conifer Week with a guide to using conifers for year-round structure and wildlife shelter. Community Garden Pressure: A Washington County community garden faces calls to reconsider uprooting—readers are reminded how volunteer-grown produce and relationships add up over 19 years.
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