Candace DeLong – WVU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent – Hampshire County History of Victory Gardens Americans accomplished truly amazing feats with their wartime gardens. Uncle Sam challenged Americans to self-sufficiency and growing vegetables, and this challenge was met and surpassed with great success. The idea was originally established by the Wilson administration Read More…
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Too Much of a Good Thing? Garden Fertilization Tips
Author: Emily Morrow, WVU Extension Agent – Jefferson County A productive garden soil is one that receives a lot of care and attention, including efforts to build up the soil’s health and organic matter over time. A common misconception with fertilizer is if a little is good, then more will be better. When seeking advice on fertilization, you Read More…
Now Taking Annual Berry and Plant Sale Orders
February 8, 2022 Gilmer County Farm Bureau and WVU Extension Service- Gilmer and Calhoun County will once again be placing a bulk order for Spring Plants and Berries. The spring plants and berries that are available this year will be strawberries, blackberries, red raspberries and blueberries. We will also be offering asparagus roots and rhubarb Read More…