Start a compost pile using any disease-free plant material from flower and vegetable gardens (do not use weeds that have gone to seed), grass clippings, and pruned pieces from trees and shrubs (keep in mind, the smaller the piece of material, the faster the decomposition or breakdown).
¨ Have soil tested to determine the amount of lime and fertilizer required and apply to lawn area.
¨ Space strawberry runner plants about six inches apart. Pull out extra plants.
Harvest vine-ripened vegetables from plants that continue to produce.
¨ Start tomato plant indoors in a peat pot. Select a short-day variety like “Pixie”. When large enough, transplant into three and one-half inch or larger pot and place in the sunniest window. Water and feed it regularly and tomatoes will be ready for Christmas dinner.
Maggie Moor Orth
Delaware Cooperative Extension, Delaware State University¨
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