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8 Crucial Mistakes to Avoid for a Successful Pumpkin Harvest 1. Wrong Planting Time Mistake: Planting too early or late. Fix: Plant when soil is 70°F (21°C), typically late spring to early summer. 2. Choosing the Wrong Variety Mistake: Picking an unsuitable type. Fix: Choose compact types like Jack Be Little for small spaces or Atlantic Giant for large gardens. 3. Poor Soil Mistake: Using low-quality soil. Fix: Use rich, well-draining soil with compost or aged manure. 4. Overcrowding Mistake: Planting too close together. Fix: Space vines 4–6 feet apart; bush varieties 2–3 feet. 5. Inconsistent Watering Mistake: Overwatering or letting soil dry out. Fix: Keep soil evenly moist and water at the base to prevent mildew. 6. Pollination Issues Mistake: Relying only on natural pollination. Fix: Hand-pollinate with a brush if bees are scarce. 7. Ignoring Pests and Diseases Mistake: Not checking for pests or diseases. Fix: Inspect regularly; use neem oil or insecticidal soap as needed. 8. Improper Harvesting Mistake: Picking too early or late. Fix: Harvest when skin is hard and resists scratching, leaving 2–4 inches of stem.

Nice patch of bare soil you’ve got there. It’d be a shame if something [pause for effect] grew in it… ?? LinkedIn green-fingered community, I need your help. We’ve just had the gas pipes in our street replaced and outside my house there’s a bare patch of soil, which will be reseeded with boring old grass at some point. But it doesn’t have to be that way… ?? Now, I’d never advocate sowing seeds on land you don’t own. Which is why I’m asking you this question: what native wildflowers do you think might mysteriously self-seed here and thrive? Here are some clues to help: ?? This patch gets cut a few times a year throughout the growing season (by the council, not by me!), so any plants’ll have to survive that ?? It’s in Yorkshire (that's not a white rose but it'll do) ???? It’s in quite a sunny, often windy spot (yes, we get sun in Yorkshire) ?? If it helps with the soil type, we mainly get fox-and-cubs, herb Robert (stinking Bob!) and dandelions growing nearby So, LinkedIn gardeners and growers, what are your recommendations? ?? Predictions. I mean predictions.

Life is like a Garden, and You are The Gardener By Boas Mwanaute continues..... 4. Eliminating the Weeds As the farmer works towards a good harvest, weeds will inevitably start to grow. Weeds aren't necessarily bad plants some are even edible. However, when you're growing tomatoes, an onion that sprouts nearby is considered a weed because it's an unwanted plant. If you don't eliminate it, it will compete for resources with the crops you're growing. In real life, as we pursue our purpose, goals, or dreams, there will be people who enter our lives in the form of friends or family who may distract us from our path because they don't understand our dreams or respect our principles. It's important to surround ourselves with people who understand and support our goals and dreams. It's not the number of people in your circle that determines your progress but how effective they are in helping you succeed. To Be Continued.......

Did you know that one out of every three bites of food we take are made possible by pollinators? You can lend a helping hand to our pollinator friends right in our own backyards. Efforts as simple as planting a window box with native plants make a difference. If you have a yard to work with—even a small patch—converting that grass to native flowers and plants is a great way to restore balance to your local ecosystem. https://nature.ly/4amD3OB

Cultivating Joy and Security with Home Gardens As #food prices climb, growing our own food becomes more appealing. Picture enjoying meals made from produce you've nurtured yourself—it's deeply satisfying. Further, in a world where job opportunities are scarce, cultivating our own food through home gardens offers a transformative solution. Starting as a simple passion, it can grow into a sustainable ambition. Growing our own food empowers us, providing not just nourishment but also autonomy and resilience. Home gardens are more than just planting seeds—they're about nurturing a vision and fostering innovation. They connect us to nature and community, offering fresh produce and economic independence. Plus, homegrown food means we can dodge harmful pesticides and chemicals linked to diseases like cancer. Taking charge of our health through gardening isn't just about saving money—it's about embracing a healthier, happier lifestyle. Let's start planting our way to a brighter future, one garden at a time. Watch how I built my own tomato #homegarden in a small space, it has given me joy, assured me that my food is safe and I never have to buy tomatoes ?? again since I harvest them myself whenever I need them, right at my backyard. Watch from after over 1 minute as I was navigating and setting up ?? https://lnkd.in/di_Kvy_V

A week ago I finished planting 160 plant roots. Now comes the hard part…active waiting. True there are some fundraisers out there who don’t want to do the hard work of planting seeds. My advice—get rid of them quickly. But most will hustle to begin the cultivation process. The hardest part for me has been periods of active waiting. Watering is the most basic. I know the plants need water. But I won’t see if these ones have taken for 6-8 months!! But I keep watering. Weed prevention- we are laying layers of bark from dead trees all around the plants to prevent future weeds from growing. We will then mulch over that with bark mulch. Hard work…really hard work…still waiting. And here is the kicker. These plants will *hopefully* sprout in the spring. But they won’t reach full maturity for 3-5 years. I will get a few flowers this spring. Next spring a fee more. Each of these plants has the potential to produce 20-30 flowers per year. But that won’t happen until years 3-5. All that time. I’m cultivating. Watering. Weeding. Adding compost. Preventing disease. This is THE HARDEST part for most fundraisers. It’s where they get lost. They loose patience. They start *waiting* instead of *active waiting*. This is where as leaders finding metrics that matter is crucial. Metrics that measure the journey and not just the end result. Metrics that reward active waiting. Slow and steady growth. Metrics that will produce a healthy (and profitable) bed of flowers long into the future. If you want our full length guide on metrics that matter put *metrics* in the chat and I’ll send it over. Happy cultivating!

My favorite season is here - Crisp air, colorful leaves, weekend road trips, and the best time to give your lawn some love! If you're thinking of planting grass seed, now's the time. Check out this guide with some helpful tips. #SMGAssociate

After what you can’t grow cabbage: 3 common mistakes of summer residents An incorrect choice of location for this garden crop may well lead to partial or even complete loss of the harvest. https://lnkd.in/e2BZTSUF

MEET our CANAPEOPLE ???? ??Lior Shoham - #PlantProtection Manager ?? My Role:?I oversee the plant protection operations within our nursery, focusing on pest management in seedlings, orchards, and propagation materials. My responsibilities also include making strategic decisions on #pestcontrol measures and ensuring the health and quality of our plants. My Passion:?I genuinely cherish working alongside the plants and the wonderful team at our nursery. We truly have the best group of people! The Challenge:?The most demanding aspect of my work is adapting to the ever-evolving nature of plant pests. With changing climates and emerging threats, it's crucial to stay ahead of potential issues to ensure our plants are healthy. Favorite Cultivar:?The 320 #rootstock is my favorite; its aesthetic appeal is reminiscent of a blooming flower. Guilty Pleasure:?My simple yet profound enjoyment comes from #avocado on challah bread, topped with a generous sprinkle of salt.

Taking care of a native plant garden during its first three years will help set it up for long-term success. Keep these things in mind: ???Water new plants a minimum of 1” each week. Watering larger amounts of water across longer intervals of time helps promote deeper root growth. ???Weed your garden regularly. If you’re unsure whether a plant is a weed, let it grow a little first and use a plant ID app. Try to pull weeds before they make flowers and seeds. ???In late summer and fall, let leaf litter and debris be. It’ll help enrich your soil, encourage beneficial fungi, and provide overwintering habitat for insects. For more native planting tips, check out Blue Thumb’s newly refreshed Plan a Project page: https://lnkd.in/gryqQGFT #PlantForPollinators #PlantForCleanWater #SustainableLandscaping #NativePlants?