6:58 minutes (1.6 MB) As part of this week's "Task at Hand" segment, Doug and Jessica discuss keeping your tools in tip-top shape. Learn the basics of oiling, sharpening, storing, sanding, replacing broken handles and more.
7:06 minutes (1.63 MB) As part of their "Task at Hand" segment, Jessica and Doug discuss planning 2008’s crop rotation cycle. Learn why it’s important, how to separate plant categories, how long to make the cycle, how to incorporate cover crops and vertical growing into the system and more.
9:54 minutes (2.27 MB) Get a jumpstart on your cool season crops with these tips from The Organic Gardeners! In this week's "Task at Hand" section, Doug and Jessica disscuss setting up your seed starting area; lights, heating mats, potting medium, timers, fan, containers, domes to cover, watering area, etc.
6:03 minutes (1.39 MB) Doug and Jessica discuss making garden potpourri using lavender, rosehips, cedar tips, pine boughs, cinnamon sticks, seed pods and pine cones with fragranced essential oils. Learn how to use and enjoy this homemade floral fragrance.
11:02 minutes (2.53 MB) Doug and Jessica discuss protecting your plants as this weeks' "Task at Hand". You'll learn tactics and tips on how to protect your plants from nature and wildlife.
5:38 minutes (1.29 MB) Doug and Jessica discuss "The Task at Hand"–-how to protect your plants from winter winds; using burlap or landscape fabric shields, proper placement, small greenhouses and more ways to prevent Old Man Winter from wreaking havoc on your organic garden.
4:45 minutes (1.09 MB) For this week's "Task at Hand," Doug and Jessica give advice on protecting your plants from winter salt and explain how to choose the right materials. They explain the benefits of using burlap or landscape fabric shield and much more!
5:38 minutes (1.29 MB) Doug and Jessica give tips on how to freeze your vegetables long term. They also discuss sand storage of root crops, cold cellar storage of squash, and processing and preserving of vegetables.
5:27 minutes (1.25 MB) This week's Task at Hand topic on The Organic Gardeners is How to Build a Retaining Wall. Doug Oster and Jessica Walliser give you some helpful tips and directions on how to build a long-lasting retaining wall for your garden.