Black Hawk Basic: Tips for Gardening

1. Know your U.S Hardiness Zone. Visit https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ for more information.
2. Know the perfect planting dates by consulting the Farmers\’ Almanac. https://www.farmersalmanac.com/
3. Don’t overwater your plants. While the roots of a plant take up water, they also need air to breathe.
4. Keep your garden clean. Get rid of weeds.
5. Watch out for pests. Read “Summer Garden Pests in Arkansas” https://www.uaex.uada.edu/yard-garden/home-landscape/summer-landscaping/pest-control/bugs.aspx
6. Try composting as a natural way to recycle nutrients. Composting basics can be found at https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home.

By Shauna Throesch, Agriculture Instructor