Granny is selling some of the 'Red Wriggler' worms raised at Commonwealth.
$5.00 per cup
http://www.worms4earth.com/raiseworms.php#11

Cucumber & Squash planting

Happy Spring! Enjoy the rain. We need it.

However, How are your #cucumber & squash plants doing?

If you planted plants this cold, wet weather will be hard on them.  If you have planted seeds they may rot in the cool soil.  If they get too unhappy there is still time to start over. 

Here’s how to #plant from seed in the garden.

First, wait until it is warm enough for you soil to stay above 60 degrees.  (Commonwealth Garden Shoppe has an easy to use soil thermometer that will be very useful)

1.  Dig in a cup or 2 of organic fertilizer into an area you are going to plant.

2.  Create a mound about 2’ across & 1’ high in that area.

3.  Push 3 seeds about 6 inches deep into the middle.

4.  Water thoroughly & deep.

5.  This is the hardest, most important part.....DO NOT WATER AGAIN UNTIL YOU SEE LEAVES.

Yes, you can start them in pots inside also.  As stated above, don’t keep the soil too wet.....

Squash, Melons & Cucumbers are very susceptible to soil diseases if the soil is kept too wet.

O.K. if you are really in a hurry, put a Wall O’ Water around your hill and this will keep the soil & plants very warm.  Yup, you can get a pack of 3 for $15.99 at Commonwealth.  They are resuable for many years.

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We’re open Mon. – Sat.  9:30 to 4:30

Sundays 10 – 4.

Granny Organic

Commonwealth Garden Shoppe

452 N. Main St., Canyonville, OR  97417

541-839-6067

 

Vegetable gardeners, Are you practicing patience? 

Despite the last weeks of warm weather it is NOT time to plant #tomatoes, #peppers, #cucumbers, squashes, bean or corn, etc.  Well, unless you are ready to baby them like some of our experienced, impatient customers. (You know who you are. Debbie, lol)

Season Extenders, AKA – Wall O’ Water can be used over single plants to keep them warm night & day. Come to the Garden Shoppe and see Granny’s Ace tomato plant.

Now is the time to prep your garden.  The above warm weather plants can be planted between May 1 and June 1, depending on where you live.

Work up the soil, get your containers ready, add fertilizer & #compost – there are several ways so choose what works for you.

Our annual sale on Harvest Supreme (which contains 15% chicken manure) will start in about a week.  As soon as our shipment arrives it will be buy 3, get one free. Cost is $8.99 a bag so the sale makes it $6.75 a bag.  Come & get it, Wayne.

 

If you just can’t wait, plant #herbs (but not basil), onions, peas, potatoes, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leafy greens, strawberries and other fruiting plants.

 

Flower gardeners:   Commonwealth Garden Shoppe has an incredible selection of ornamental plants, annuals & perennials. We have everything from Alyssum to Zinnia and in between.

Plant Yarrow, Daisies, and other flowers with a “landing pad” for #butterflies.

#Hummingbirds love Queen Victoria lobelia – Fuchsias – Hyssop - Salvia and more.

And the #bees love anything with flowers.

Want to attract & feed beneficial insects? Plant some alyssum among the lettuce and all around.

 

Other new items: Bio Char, Super Thrive (yes, it’s available in Oregon now), Hanging Baskets and pre-made Easter Baskets.

Come see Granny in the Garden.

Commonwealth Garden Shoppe

452 N. Main St., Canyonville, OR  97417

541-839-6067