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1-Apr It's National Garden Month! Whether big or small, gardens can be a great family activity, and provide different foods. Check out our Food Hero garden materials! #NationalGardenMonth #gardening #gardeningtips |
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1-Apr Start planting your seeds! Follow along with our videos and gardening tips this month and all season long. Also, post photos, stories and questions anytime! #GrowThis! #NationalGardenMonth @OregonStateExt @OSUMG |
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2-Apr April is a great time to start your vegetable garden. Here are some vegetables you can plant: Oregon coast: Beets, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, slicing cucumbers, endive, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas and potatoes Western valleys, Portland, Roseburg, Medford: Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chives, endive, leeks, lettuce, peas, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, spinach and turnips Central Oregon and higher elevations of eastern Oregon (late April): Peas, radishes, lettuce, spinach and turnips Columbia and Snake River valleys, Ontario: Snap and lima beans, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chives, sweet corn, cucumbers, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, squash and turnips |
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3-Apr Food Hero has lots of great tips for the beginning gardener to celebrate National Garden Month! #nationalgardenmonth #gardening #gardeningtips |
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4-Apr Today's gardening term is germination: for seeds, the process of sprouting and beginning plant growth. #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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5-Apr Before you plant a seed, give the soil a really good watering. Seeds will not germinate in dry soil. Seedlings (baby plants) should never dry out, so water lightly twice a day. Once plants are about as tall as your hand, you will need to water them only when the soil is dry to the touch. #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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6-Apr Gardening terms you might see on the back of your seed packets: DAYS TO GERMINATION: the number of days it takes on average for a plant to start to grow out of the seed. SOW: to place the seeds in soil and cover them with the correct amount of soil. DAYS TO HARVEST: the number of weeks it takes on average for a crop to fully mature (be ready for harvest) from a seed. This time scale can help with garden planning. • Many plants, like snap peas, can be harvested over several weeks. #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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7-Apr It's getting warm out, but is it warm enough for your plants to be outside? Watch our video to learn more! #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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8-Apr Oregon has different growing seasons, so it's important to find out what USDA Hardiness Zone you are in! This can help you decide what crops are good for you to grow in your area and how early to plant outside. |
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9-Apr Garden Tip of the Day: Put your freshly planted seeds on top of your refrigerator to keep them warm! No need for a heated mat; use what you have at home. #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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10-Apr Garden Tip of the Day: LABEL YOUR PLANTS! To help you keep track of which baby plant is which, make sure to label your freshly planted seeds! One fun way is to paint the name on a rock! #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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10-Apr It's getting warm out, but is it warm enough for your plants to be outside? Watch our video to learn more! #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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11-Apr Check out when and what seeds to start if you live in Central Oregon. |
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12-Apr Do you love eating salads or adding leafy greens to your meals? Try growing your own! Salad greens can grow outside in the ground in spring, and they can also grow in a container. Check out our Garden Monthly for tips on growing your own salad greens. #GrowThis #gardeningtips #gardening |
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13-Apr Over the next week or two, your seeds will be growing into plants! If two or more seedlings are growing close together, you will need to thin them. Crowded plants do not grow well. Thinning is important for all plants, whether in garden beds or containers. Watch our video to learn more! #GrowThis! #gardening #gardeningathome #gardeningtips |
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14-Apr If you have planted anything outside and the forecast calls for an overnight frost, make sure to cover your plants to protect them before you go to bed. #growthis #gardening #gardeningtips |
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15-Apr Germination Tip: Try pre-soaking large seeds overnight before you plant them! Seeds like sunflowers, nasturtiums, peas, beans and corn like a good soak in water before they are put in the ground. #GrowThis! #gardening #gardeningtips |
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16-Apr Do you love garlic? Try growing some of your own! You can plant garlic now for spring garlic. It is milder and sweeter than autumn garlic and has a nutty flavor. Give it a try and watch our videos on how to grow garlic. #GrowThis! |
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17-Apr Some plants like cool weather and are best grown in the spring or fall. Here is a short list: kale, radish, lettuce, arugula, spinach, mustard greens, green onions and chives. A seed packet can last for multiple plantings, so if you have any of these seed types, you can plant some now and some in the fall. NOTE: You can use SNAP benefits to buy seeds and plants to grow food for your family. This includes fruits, vegetables, and edible herbs. You must buy from a store or farmers' market that accepts EBT cards. For more information, call 1-800-SAFENET (1-800-723-3638). |
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18-Apr Seedlings cannot survive a frost. So before planting outside, search online for the date of the last frost in your area. You can also ask an OSU Extension Master Gardener (https://beav.es/JxN) for advice about what crops grow well in your area and how early to plant outside. #gardening #gardeningathome #gardeningtips |
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19-Apr Don't have a garden? Or is your garden too small to grow all of your seeds? Try a container garden! Read our Garden Monthly to learn about the best plants to grow in containers, and how to do it. Post below to show us what you use for a container! #GrowThis!Challenge #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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19-Apr Can't get enough garlic on National Garlic Day? You're in luck! Food Hero has recipes and garden tips. You can plant garlic now for spring garlic. It has a nutty flavor that is milder and sweeter than autumn garlic. Give it a try and watch our videos on how to grow garlic. #GrowThis! #garlic #recipes #NationalGarlicDay |
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20-Apr Take a peek at your seeds to see if any have sprouted! If so, try keeping a garden journal where you write down or draw the changes you see. #GrowThis! #gardening #gardeningathome #gardeningtips |
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20-Apr Don't worry if your seeds haven't sprouted yet! They may need more time. Look on the back of your seed packet to check how many days it takes them to germinate! |
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21-Apr Wondering if you are giving your seeds the right amount of water? Try using a spray bottle! Use just a few sprays to get the soil moist and you're good to go! When your plant is much bigger, try watering it from below! Fill a bowl with water and place the pot in the water. Leave it there until your plant absorbs water to the roots. How long you leave it depends on the size of the plant and pot. Give it a try and let us know how it goes. #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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21-Apr Don't have a garden? Or is your garden too small to grow all of your seeds? Try a container garden! Read our Garden Monthly to learn about the best plants to grow in containers, and how to do it. |
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22-Apr Try your hand at growing some BEANS! They're fun to grow and tasty to eat. Check out our Garden Monthly for tips on how to grow and cook with beans. #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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23-Apr Do you love cilantro? If so, try growing your own. You can grow it in a garden, or in a container in a sunny window! Check out our video on tips to start your cilantro seeds. #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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23-Apr For any type of garden, you need: • seeds • soil • sunlight: check your seed packet to find out how much • water • space: each plant needs plenty of space above and beneath it for growth. #GrowThis! |
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24-Apr Do you love flowers? So do your plants and pollinators! Learn why flowers are important to include in your vegetable garden by watching our video, Why Flowers Are Important in the Garden. #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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25-Apr If your seeds have not sprouted yet, that is okay! They may need more time. Look on the back of your seed packet to check how many days it takes them to germinate! #GrowThis! |
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26-Apr While you wait for your seeds to grow into plants, try re-growing your green onions from the store: Step 1: Cut off the green tops of your onions so that just the white bulbs remain. Make sure to pick green onions that still have their roots! Step 2: Place the bulbs in a glass jar or plastic cup. Make sure that the roots and bulbs are pointed down and the fresh cut you made is facing up. Step 3: Add enough water so that the white part of the bulb is completely submerged. Make sure to add fresh water each day, but do not overfill the jar. Step 4: Place your green onions in a sunny spot, like a windowsill, and wait. You will start to see green stalks grow back within a few days! Step 5: Cut off what you want from the top with a knife or scissors and add it to your recipe. |
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27-Apr Would you like to enjoy your favorite vegetables all season long? Watch our video on succession planting and learn how to keep growing vegetables all season for more harvest days! Tip: Don't plant all of your seeds at the same time! Plant a few every 2 to 4 weeks. By spacing out the dates when you start your seeds, you'll space out the dates when the vegetables will be ready for harvest. #GrowThis! |
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28-Apr If you are planning to plant directly outside in a garden or a container, try putting a thin layer, about 1 inch deep, of seed-starting soil on the top of your garden soil and compost. Planting seeds directly in compost or nitrogen-rich soil can damage the seed or young fragile roots. Plus loose, airy soil, like seed-starting soil, gives your seeds space to germinate and holds moisture well. #GrowThis! |
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29-Apr Kale is a great cool-weather crop. You can grow it in early spring, fall and even sometimes through winter. Check out our Food Hero Monthly on kale for storage tips and recipes. Our Plant and Grow Seeds card on kale shows you how to grow this tasty vegetable! #GrowThis! #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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30-Apr Make sure your plant container has a small hole or holes near the bottom, to allow water to drain from the soil. Otherwise, its roots may become water-logged and rot. #gardening #growathome #gardeningtips |
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