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Ask OGS: Growing Potatoes Organically
Grow healthier potatoes by rotating crops, selecting disease-resistant varieties, and using companion plants like dill and alyssum to attract beneficial insects. Prevent common potato pests and blight with smart spacing and soil care.
Ask OGS: Planning Your Small Garden & Local Eating
Maximize your garden’s potential by growing what you eat most, choosing seasonal crops, and making the most of small spaces. Smart garden planning supports a more sustainable, local food lifestyle.
Ask OGS: Repairing a Snow-Damaged Greenhouse
Discover effective strategies to prevent polyhouse failures caused by wind, rain, and snow. Learn practical repair tips, design improvements like switching to Gothic structures, and climate-adaptive solutions to make your greenhouses more resilient and long-lasting.
Ask OGS: Preparing Soil for a Spring Garden
Maximize your vegetable garden's success by choosing sunny spots with at least 6-8 hours of sunlight. Learn shade-tolerant crops, soil preparation techniques, and the best methods for raised beds, in-ground gardens, and composting. Optimize soil health with amendments and cover crops for a bountiful harvest. Discover expert tips for gardening in any space!
Ask OGS: Squash Vine Borers
A sign: if your plant wilts suddenly, the most likely culprit is the squash vine borer.
Ask OGS: Organic Herbicide for Poison Ivy
Learn how to get rid of poison ivy with various organic methods.
