Home and Garden Show

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• What are your garden goals for 2024?
• Construct frames for new raised beds. Many different options are available. Aim for a rooting depth of 10 inches.
• When ordering seed check for disease resistant varieties.
• Prep last year’s containers for spring planting.
• Try growing a new vegetable that you haven’t grown before ex arugula
• Invest in lightweight row covers so you’ll have the flexibility to plant early.
• Check stored fruits and vegetables
• Get a good quality grow light if you will be trying to start seeds indoors.
• Check storage areas for mice.

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• January is the inventory season to check your seed chemicals, garden equipment.
• If you are shopping for lawn & garden equipment, consider the rechargeable options.
• Plan landscape projects now
• When planning landscape projects, consider impacts on tree root zones.
• Write down garden problems you had in 2023 Contact Cooperative Extension.
• Begin monitoring lawns for cool season weeds
• Check pruning equipment now!
• Visit public gardens even in winter!
• Construct a small greenhouse.

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• Start planning your spring garden on paper
• Consider options to add beauty to your winter landscape.
• Order new varieties of seed ASAP
• Don’t wait until spring for landscape projects that include trees and shrubs.
• Review your garden notebook. Start a new notebook for 2024
• Start planning now for turf weed management.
• Check pruning equipment now!
• Consider switching to battery powered equipment.

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