July 2011
7 posts
Save on SMART POTS
Those of you who attended the President’s Fair fell in love with Smart Pots. This reusable felt-like bag is an economical way to jump start your club’s Good to Grow program in your local school. High Caliper Growing Systems is proud to participate in the Garden Clubs of South Carolina’s Good to Grow program. Program participants will receive a 15% educational discount on the...
Stir in something healthy
The Good to Grow program isn’t just about raising fruits and vegetables - its about getting kids to eat them too. If you know a picky eater that refuses to even try something new - let alone something green, red, or orange, try this. Introduce vegetables by stirring them into a favorite food.
What kid doesn’t adore mac and cheese? The next time you make this kid-friendly fav,...
How do I keep a garden journal?
Garden journals can be an important tool for vegetable gardeners - as important as a trusty hoe or pair of gloves. They help you track when you planted, what you planted, the weather, and your harvest.
Experienced gardeners refer to their journals from years prior to help them decide everything from what to plant to when to plant.
Journals can be as fancy or as simple as you want them to...
What's a great website for learning about what to...
We love Bonnie Plants website. Not only do they provide great photos, but they also have an extensive vegetable and herb database. Gardening Made Easy, beneath their Learn and Grow tab, is especially helpful.
With fall just around the corner, you’ll be establishing your club’s Good to Grow program within your local school or community. Bonnie’s article title Fall Gardens...
How do I build a raised bed?
You don’t have to have bad soil to justify building a raised bed, but once you’ve gardened in one, its hard to go back. Raised beds are perfect not only for those who want the luxury of growing veggies in perfect soil, but also those who have disabilities that limit mobility in some way.
The key to building a raised bed is to make it no wider than can be reached from any side.
If...
How do I get started?
Start by finding a location that gets at least six to eight hours of full sun. The ground should be level and if you are planting directly into the soil, it should be free of weeds, amended with organic matter such as leaf mold, compost, or soil conditioner.
Most importantly, soil should be well drained. Whether existing soil has a high sand content or clay, amending with organic matter...
Welcome to Good to Grow.
Good to Grow is a state-wide project, sponsored by the Garden Club of South Caronlina, Inc., that teaches school-age children, their families, and communities how to grow edibles.
Follow this blog weekly for tips on everything from what to plant to how to control insects. Several times a month, we will share selected photos from vegetable gardens around South Carolina to post on the Garden...
