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Part two: Let’s Get Gardening in January?

(This is the second part of a two-part story about gardening in January by Jennifer Fairfield, owner of the Garden Mill.) If you really can’t spend a whole month doing nothing for your outside garden, there is always planning for … Read more

Part 1: Let’s Think About Gardening in January?

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield, owner of The Garden Mill, for the information in this column.) January is a very difficult month for gardeners, in many ways. It’s too early to get seeds or to start growing … Read more

Let’s Get Gardening – Part II

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield of The Garden Mill for the information in this column. Part I published yesterday.) Flower Beds – There is still time to get bulbs like tulips, daffodils, crocus, and other spring-bloomers in … Read more

Let’s Get Gardening – Part I

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield for the information in this column. This is Part I of a two-part column. Part II will publish tomorrow.) November is all about getting ready for winter. It’s time to do all … Read more

Let’s get gardening (yes, in the fall) part two

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield, owner of The Garden Mill, for the information in this column. This is part two of a two parts.) Tender bulbs If you haven’t already, it’s time to dig up your dahlias, … Read more

Let’s get gardening (yes, in the fall) part 1

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield, owner of The Garden Mill, for the information in this column. This is part one of a two parts. The second part will run tomorrow.) There are all kinds of things that … Read more

Let’s Get Gardening, part 2

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield for the information in this story. Part 1 ran Friday.) Because of all the rain we’ve had, a number of diseases are turning up in vegetable gardens. It’s best to take a … Read more

Let’s get gardening late August tips

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield and The Garden Mill for the information in this column. This is part 1, look for part 2 on Saturday.) What happened to summer?  Did I sleep through the month of August?  … Read more

Beware of fungal diseases in your garden

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield, owner of The Garden Mill, for the information in this story.) Here’s a reminder to everyone growing fruits and vegetables in Michigan. With all the wet and hot weather we’ve been getting, … Read more

Happy Gardening: Part 3 pest control measures

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield, owner of The Garden Mill, for the information in this column. This is part 3 of her vegetable gardening column. Part 2 ran on Sunday and Part 1 ran on Saturday.) Baits … Read more

Happy Gardening: Part 2 tips for the veggie garden

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield, owner of The Garden Mill for the information in this column.) (This is part 2. Part one published yesterday and part 3  will publish on Monday.) Water Along with your vegetables, to … Read more

Happy Gardening in the vegetable garden

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield, owner of The Garden Mill, for the information in this column.) I am placing an emphasis on what needs to be done in the vegetable garden this month, since that is my … Read more

Let’s Get Gardening: part II

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield for the information in this column. This is part II, the first part ran on Saturday, June 15.) Keep your gardens weeded. Pulling weeds out when they are small makes it much … Read more