Sage advice for growing vegetables this spring

Here are some helpful hints for your spring gardening: • Test your soil to determine pH and nutrient ratios and needs if be. • Install trellises, stakes, or cages for climbing plants like tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans. This helps them grow upward and keeps fruits off the ground, reducing the risk of pests and diseases. • Many vegetables need about an inch of water a week, such as tomatoes…