Leaf mulch conserves moisture, reduces the risk of erosion and compaction, suppresses weeds, and improves the soil as it decomposes. (Courtesy MelindaMyers.com)
Fill your crudités platters with vegetables grown in your own garden and containers. Arrange the raw vegetables neatly on a platter or board and add a homemade dip seasoned with fresh herbs. Your family and guests are sure to enjoy the selection and fresh flavor.
Look for opportunities to grow
Enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden, or plant them with flowers in garden beds.
Purchase transplants from a local garden center if not starting plants from seed at home. Check the tags and select varieties suited to how