The winter months are quickly approaching Central Illinois and that means the leanest months of the year for gardening.
Elizabeth Burns, with the Clinton Area Farmers and Artisans' Market, says using some leftover or recycled crops can help to nourish plants for the upcoming spring months. She notes one of the crops that did well, despite the summer's drought were tomatoes.
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Burns says that people should start planning their gardens for next year. She says that raking leaves into a pile and allowing them to compost makes great fertilizer for a future garden. With Halloween now over, it might also be a good idea to find useful way to utilize those leftover pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns.
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Burns says that there are some precautions to take when leaving plants out during the cold, winter evenings when the ground freezes.
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If you want further information about gardening in the winter, you can contact Elizabeth Burns at 217-722-2496.