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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE PARKS AND RECREATION PRESENTS SPRING INTO GARDENING!

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE PARKS AND RECREATION PRESENTS SPRING INTO GARDENING! Susan Henson, Horticulturist 972-237-8102 shenson@gptx.org. 1. LOCATION. 2. LIGHT – 8 to 10 hours of intense sun. * Shade after 4pm is wonderful * Shade in the morning is acceptable

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CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE PARKS AND RECREATION PRESENTS SPRING INTO GARDENING!

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  1. CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE PARKS AND RECREATION PRESENTS SPRING INTO GARDENING! Susan Henson, Horticulturist 972-237-8102 shenson@gptx.org

  2. 1. LOCATION 2. LIGHT – 8 to 10 hours of intense sun. * Shade after 4pm is wonderful * Shade in the morning is acceptable 3. Drainage – Area must have good drainage 4. Weeds – Remove all weeds * 20% Vinegar with Orange Oil * Solarization of soil * Smother them

  3. 5. SOIL PREP – Spade 1st to a depth of 12” * Till – As deeply as possible * Do not work clay when wet! * Incorporate 3” of organic matter 60 to 80lbs of manure per 100 sq. ft. - other organic matter or * Expanded Shale

  4. Testing soil for Clay content - Ribbon method

  5. Compost Horse Manure

  6. Mulched leaves on tarp Grass Clippings

  7. Expanded Shale

  8. Raised Beds Spacing Saving Bed area along fence

  9. Double Digging the Garden

  10. 6. WATER – • * Before planting • * After planting • * During the growth cycle as needed • 7. HARVEST – • * Depends on proper variety selection • * Handling during growth cycle and after harvest

  11. Broccoli – Really a Flower

  12. Short Carrot Varieties – Best for clay soils

  13. Icicle Radish

  14. Cauliflower is also a bloom

  15. Cauliflower tied up to prevent blanching or sun scald Cauliflower - Self blanching

  16. Broccoli

  17. Brussel Sprouts

  18. Red and Green Leaf Lettuce

  19. Spinach

  20. Sweet Peas

  21. Cherry Tomatoes

  22. Remember the keys to a good spring garden * Proper soil preparation * Right variety selection * Water * Weed and insect control Timing is important in the garden but regular monitoring will catch problems before they are unmanageable.

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