EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 3 MIN
Spring gardening checklist
from Box Elder News Journal's Podcast
It’s almost spring, and it’s time to start thinking about gardening season! Consider these tips to help you prepare. Included are links from the Utah State University Extension Gardeners Almanac. Consider taking soil samples to determine fertilizer needs. Plant seeds of cool-season vegetables (peas, lettuce, and radishes) as soon as the soil is workable. Consider planting peas in the garden every 2-3 weeks (until early May) to extend the harvest. If you didn’t do it in the fall, add organic matter to the vegetable garden to help build and amend soil. Avoid compacted soil in the garden by not tilling when wet or saturated. Consider backyard composting or vermiculture (composting with worms). If...Article Link
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It’s almost spring, and it’s time to start thinking about gardening season! Consider these tips to help you prepare. Included are links from the Utah State University Extension Gardeners Almanac. Consider taking soil samples to determine fertilizer needs. Plant seeds of cool-season vegetables (peas, lettuce, and radishes) as soon as the soil is workable. Consider planting peas in the garden every 2-3 weeks (until early May) to extend the harvest. If you didn...
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