Turtle in ChiefJan 27, 20224 min readClods of Wisdom by guest columnist Hu Dat LinTurtle Paradise is pleased to welcome as guest columnist the venerable Hu Dat Lin, who has agreed to share wisdom gained from decades of...
Turtle in ChiefJun 26, 20213 min readPlanting 101During my time as an employee at a garden center, I've answered lots of questions from would-be gardeners, anxious to solve their plant...
Turtle in ChiefJun 19, 20211 min readClover, etcGetting back to basics. Thinking about what is below the soil surface. Taking advantage of plants like clover. All the good stuff.
Turtle in ChiefJun 13, 20211 min readCompost made easyYou don't have to work yourself to death to make good compost.
Turtle in ChiefApr 18, 20213 min readWhat is happening here?Given that I consider myself a steward of the land I live on, the most important question to ask when considering new projects is, "What...
Turtle in ChiefAug 28, 20202 min readDrought-Defying PlantsIt's August. It's hot, and it's dry. This is normal for southeast Ohio, but that doesn't mean I don't complain regularly about the...
Turtle in ChiefJul 30, 20203 min readKeeping Soil CoveredIt's extremely dry in Ohio. According to the United States Drought Monitor website, southeast Ohio is "abnormally dry," and areas in the...
Turtle in ChiefJul 8, 20203 min readMindmap for Plant Selection When I visit the garden center, I'm overwhelmed by plant lust and want to grow every plant I see. However, like most of us, I'm limited...
Turtle in ChiefJun 12, 20202 min readChicken Tractor Retrofit Here on the farm it's not all about sippng cappuccino and pretending we're on the Italian Riviera. The 34 domesticated animals that we...
Turtle in ChiefMay 20, 20202 min readStart with SoilWhat do beginning gardeners need to know to succeed, when success means getting an acceptable harvest and not feeling like they are...
Turtle in ChiefDec 27, 20192 min readCoppicing at the end of the year The year is waning fast. The days are not perceptibly longer, but there is a psychological value in knowing that they are indeed...
Turtle in ChiefDec 11, 20193 min readGarden myth menuThe Christmas season is upon us, a time of insufferable music, delectable baked goods, and the making of lists. Since I swore off lists...
Turtle in ChiefDec 1, 20192 min readWhittle a whammydiddleHere at Turtle Paradise we acknowledge that the 70's was the best decade ever. However, a lot of great stuff came out of the 80's too,...
Turtle in ChiefNov 29, 20192 min readWood chips and stump grindings If you have the space, a wonderful method to suppress weeds and build soil is using wood chips. Call your local tree service to find out...
Turtle in ChiefNov 19, 20192 min readHow I learned to stop worrying and love weedsWait! I don't love weeds, I hate them. Or I hate most of them. Some I don't mind so much. Some I hate, but I love pulling them and using...
Turtle in ChiefOct 28, 20192 min readLeaving a paper trailWhen you're getting ready to start a big project, it's a good idea to get something down on paper. This will help you clarify your goals,...
Turtle in ChiefOct 17, 20192 min read It's Fall!Finally we're getting some cooler, wetter weather in Ohio. Perfect garlic planting weather. I like to get my garlic in sometime during...
