DC area Gardening Connections
An article published by Virginia COOP Extension describes how to extend the gardening season by a cold/hot box. This article is good for DC area gardeners.
There are also publications available from the University of Maryland Read on
Leaf Mold compost or wood mulch in College Park, Maryland
One can buy wood mulch and screened or unscreened Leaf Mold compost here. Read on
Garden Planning
Planning to raise a garden (including a raised garden) in DC Metro area? Read on
Lawn and Gardening Calendar for DC Metro area Lawn_and_Garden_Calendar
Another reference on Common Sense Garden Guide
Shown below is a sunny and windy afternoon in Sukanti’s garden.
Save money preparing your own Potting Mix: just mix equal amounts of Top soil, Vermiculite, and perlite.. : Read on
More References
Read “The American Gardener” publications bi-monthly. American Horticultural Society.
Do you want to make authentic Odia BADHI? It has to be sun dried. See below how it is made. Minimum air temperature 90+ degrees(F).
I saw the beautiful back yard of Sukanti. I believe that this display of handmade garden must be the outcome of hard labor of both Sukanti and Surendra babu. I neither have knowledge or resources to make my home garden as beautiful as theirs.