Sustainable & Urban Agriculture

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Publications & Resources

PUblications

Building Healthy Soils for Urban Farming

Composting

Companion Planting in Gardening

Container Gardening for Small Spaces

How to Start an Urban Farm

Planting Calendar for Vegetable Gardeners in Virginia

Pruning of Tomato Plants

Urban Agriculture Fact Sheet

Water Management for Raised-bed Gardens

RESOURCES

FALL GARDENING

Fall Fruits in Urban Gardens - Jayesh Samtani, Ph.D., Small Fruit Production Specialist, Virginia Polytechnic institute and State University

Cool-Season Crops Vegetable Production - Leonard J.M. Githinji, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Sustainable and Urban Agriculture, Virginia State University

Good Gardening Practices - Chris Mullins, Virginia State University

Soil and Plant Nutrient Management - Mark S. Reiter, Ph.D., Soils and Nutrient Management Specialist

Row covers in vegetables, beyond season extension - Ramón A. Arancibia, Eastern Shore AREC, Virginia Tech

Urban Soils: Assessment and Management - Greg Evanylo, Plant and Environmental Sciences

SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRACTICES IN HIGH TUNNEL SYSTEMS

High Tunnels - Chris Mullins

Sustainable Gardening Practices - Leonard Githinji, Ph.D.

Ethnic (Niche Crops) with Market Potential - Reza Rafie, Ph.D.