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Prep Your Soil for Better Carrots

Prep Your Soil for Better Carrots

I’m just beginning to harvest my winter crop of carrots but you may be thinking about planting carrots in your own garden this spring.

After you’ve chosen your varieties, give some thought to preparing the soil. Doing some work up front will yield long, straight and unblemished carrots.

Read this short piece outlining 6 steps to get your soil ready to plant carrots.

6 Ways to Prep Your Soil for Better Carrots

While straight carrots might not taste any better than crooked or forked ones, they sure are easier to harvest and handle in the kitchen Read more

5 Easy Ways to Assess Your Soil

5 Easy Ways to Assess Your Soil

Garden Gifts

Garden Gifts