Sunday, March 30, 2014

Winter Work For Gardeners By Philippe Van Den Bossche

By Robbie Sutter


It's apparent that gardening should be done during specific times, though the winter months may not be the most optimal. The climate is not exactly the most manageable from a health standpoint and farmers seem to find themselves struggling to bring their best crops to the surface. Is it possible that there is absolutely no work to be done in this regard? Philippe van den Bossche can tell you that the work of these individuals is never going to stop but rather shift with the weather patterns.

The Wahoo Newspaper posted an article about gardening, more specifically the way in which it has been done in cold Wahoo, Nebraska. Even still, it's easy to become busy during this time and Lorri Urban, a gardener in the area, affirmed this idea. She made it a point to mention that growers, "don't hibernate or go to Arizona." Instead, they find themselves becoming involved in other areas of work. What are the ones which seem to be the most useful when given the importance of the future?

The Wahoo Newspaper said that there are many gardeners who like to spend their time reading books and magazines related to their jobs. Not only does this allow them the opportunity to learn, which Philippe van den Bossche can support, but it is possible that they can gain new ideas to implement once the weather becomes more bearable. Perhaps a system of growth hasn't been yielding the best results. If this is the case, it's likely that the methods of someone else can be incorporated into their own work.

Gardeners have to be able to make note of the types of crops that will be grown in the future and the colder months is the ideal time for the planning process to take place. Seeds have to be looked at and, based on the inventory that is seen, the right ones have to be selected. The article said that certain seeds will most likely have certain expiration dates tied to them. Peppers and kale are two such examples as they have two years and three years, respectively, tied to them.

It's impossible to go about all of the gardening that one would like until the weather becomes more manageable. Not only do many plants typically fail to thrive in chillier environments but gardeners have to be wary about their health as well. As a result, there are other endeavors to become lost in and many of them are in preparation for the next harvest. Make sure that you stock up on all of the appropriate items and, before long, your garden will be that much more effective.




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