A message from our Garden Center Manager
Hello Gardeners
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Are you looking to be a little more self-sufficient this year and have decided to plant a vegetable garden? Where is a good starting point for this type of project? You might begin with a quick trip to your local big box or farm store and check out their seed offerings. Most stores have an amazing variety of cultivars and seed companies to choose from and it’s very easy to become overwhelmed by the choices. So an initial plan is necessary.
First, how much room do you actually have in your garden to plant your vegetables? After measuring your available space, roughly make a sketch of the area and plot out the rows of vegetables you would like to grow. This exercise alone will give you a pretty good indication of how much seed or seedlings you may need to purchase.
There are a few other points to consider before planting. Certain vegetables, such as root crops (carrots, beets, and potatoes) and legumes (anything in the bean or pea family), need to be direct seeded into your garden soil. Other vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, and melons, thrive when planted as germinated seedlings, after the frost-free date in Kentucky. So it’s likely you will need to purchase a combination of seeds and started plants.
Spend some time and effort now to sketch out your garden diagram. A little early season, pre-planning will help ensure your project is a success later this spring.
Happy Gardening,
Barb
Oak Hill Garden Center, formerly known as Oakwood Greenhouse, was established in the mid 1970’s. Since that time, our garden center has grown to include three greenhouses, a pumpkin patch, vegetable garden and patio area which displays a wide variety of ornamental concrete as well as other seasonal items. The garden center was designed to provide a service to the community as well as vocational opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. We provide employment opportunities for individuals who live at Oakwood as well as others who live in the community. Throughout the year we have: ferns house plants succulents tropicals vegetable plants perennials annuals mums ornamental concrete pumpkins gourds poinsettias mosquito plants ornamental pepper plants assortment of herbs |
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