Getting Ready for Garden Harvest in Seattle

If your vegetables have been enjoying our nice warm summer weather, they are probably about ready to be harvested. The weather has been nice, and that means bountiful harvests are to be expected from gardens all around the Pacific Northwest. Many gardeners find they get more veggies than they can eat before they start to spoil! This is why it is a good idea to start planning how you will preserve the bounty from your garden. At Greenwood Hardware, you will find everything you need to harvest and preserve your fruits and veggies this year.

Whether your veggies need a little more time on the vine, or they are ready to be harvested and either canned, frozen or dehydrated, you will find what you need at our store. Sometimes a last dose of pesticide is necessary to give your fruits and veggies a little time to ripen without being snacked on by irritating garden pests. Organic pesticides are a safe alternative if you would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals.

If you have a fruit tree, you will want a nice, sturdy ladder to help you reach the fruit at the top. Once you have completed your harvest for the year, it will be time to do some pruning and prepping your trees and garden beds for the fall and winter season. Tree wraps, compost material and the necessary tools will all make your fall harvest duties a breeze.

Preserving your harvest is a rewarding job. Pulling out a bag of frozen strawberries in the middle of December is exciting. You get the thrill of eating something that you grew in your own garden. Learning how to can your veggies another rewarding project. Home canning has been around for decades and is something you can learn and pass on to your children. They will be proud to grab the canned corn off the shelf, knowing they helped grow, harvest and preserve it!

You will find all the tools you need to help your garden finish off with a bang this year at Greenwood Hardware. Come on in, or contact us today.