COMPUTER CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR GARDEN PLANNING

                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, April 1, 1993                   TAG: 9303310093
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-3   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
SOURCE: JOE HUNNINGS
DATELINE:                                 LENGTH: Short
COMPUTER CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR GARDEN PLANNING
Planning a garden can be an overwhelming task for a new gardener. Trying to solve questions of when to plant, how much to plant and how far apart in the row and between rows are just a few of the things a gardener must consider.
Even experienced gardeners have to change plans as new vegetables are tried or household size changes.
A tool that might be helpful is a unique computer garden planner available through your local extension office. This computer program takes into account your garden size, shape, cultivation methods, choice of vegetables for fresh use and processed use, and the number of appetites you're planning to feed.
What it gives you is a detailed layout for your garden, planting and harvest times including succession plantings, spacing between plants, and tips on disease and insect control for the vegetables you select.
If you would like to try this computer garden planner program, call the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service office at 382-5790 for a data-input form, or you may use the one that is provided below.
The extension service will run the program for you and send your plan within a week of receiving your form.

Joe Hunnings is the extension agent for agriculture in Christiansburg. If you have questions call the Montgomery County extension office at 382-5790.

by Bhavesh Jinadra by CNB