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Good cooking begins in the garden
Vegetable Gardening Guide
Gourmet Garden Organics is happy to share a simple guide to getting started with your own vegetable garden. Originally presented at a Seed to Plate workshop, this PDF includes the basics to help you plan and grow with confidence.
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As seen in: In the Hills Magazine
How Does Your Garden Grow?
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Before you start digging, experts agree sunshine and water top the list, so choose your location with those in mind. Most vegetables need at least six hours of direct sunlight a day, or more if possible, says Mark Gorski, owner of Erin-based Gourmet Garden Organics. “I prioritize morning sun because it will dry up any dew and minimize the risk of fungal plant disease.”
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Getting a Jump on Your Spring Garden
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If you’re a vegetable gardener, you’re likely still reaping the rewards. Tomatoes, greens, root vegetables and some herbs are still going strong in early fall. But once your crops begin to peter out, don’t retire your garden tools. Planning for future growth starts now, says Mark Gorski, owner of Erin-based Gourmet Garden Organics, a company that, among an array of services, creates vegetable gardens for clients. “Preparing your beds in the fall means you don’t have to wait for the weather to co-operate to start planting when the soil warms up in spring.”
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