Washington (GGM) Analysis | September 8, 2020 by Sarah J. Kings
Creating a garden together helps families form long-lasting memories and allows each family member to explore the beautiful and bountiful side of Mother Nature. According to Reuters News, home gardening, seed sales, and community gardening have become very popular during the last few months. In an interview with Market Watch, Linda Look, owner of an Arkansas-based seed store, The Seed Guy, said that sales and demand were unprecedented this spring. “This year has been unique because of COVID-19,” she said.
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Those of you who have started gardening and composting with your kids this spring and summer might be wondering how to continue these comforting and joyful family moments in the fall season. Don’t fear, September and October aren’t just for Pumpkin Spice Lattes. In fact, there are plenty of delicious foods that thrive as the temperature drops, and experts say that fall is the perfect time to start composting!
Top 5 Foods to Plant This September
- Spinach
- Radishes
- Carrots
- Kale
- Snow Peas
Swapping out your cucumbers and tomatoes with these veggies and leafy greens will help you keep up the conservation conversation all through the fall season!
5 Steps to Make The Best Fall Compost Pile Ever
- Collect your fall leaves
- Collect the extras from your summer garden
- Layer them with drying flowers, old tomato plants, & grass clippings
- Reserve extra leaves in a separate pile & as a “brown layer” in between compostable kitchen food
- Keep a tarp ready to protect your pile from getting soggy as the rain comes in
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So as September rolls into October and you sip your beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte, don’t let the golden and orange leaves fool you. You don’t have to say goodbye to your family garden. Switch up your produce, and teach your kids how to make the perfect fall compost pile. You will make wonderful memories, and your kids- and Mother Nature- will thank you!
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