David Jarjisian is a retired Pennsylvania resident who has a varied background in technology and real estate. Some of the activities David Jarjisian enjoys in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, are furniture making and gardening.
One popular misconception among vegetable gardeners is that spring planting should wait until May, when the danger of frost has passed. While that holds true for frost-sensitive crops such as beans, cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes, it is not the case for dozens of hardier varieties. One of the benefits of planting early is that it extends the calendar for multiple plantings, which serves to stagger the harvest and hedge against unpredictable weather and insects. Among those plants hardy enough to be planted in early April are leafy vegetables such as spinach, chard, kale, endive, and lettuce. Planting these early pays dividends, as the summer heat will ultimately turn them bitter. The good news is that leafy vegetables can be planted again in the fall, and can even thrive during mild winters. Other hardy vegetables that can be planted early include broccoli, cabbage, beets, and peas. Asparagus is a rare perennial vegetable that is planted by the roots and will deliver several weeks of shoots each spring, and thus does not rely on an annual planting schedule.
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Based in Pennsylvania, David Jarjisian is a retired commercial real estate expert who was the senior vice president of Jackson-Cross Company, a position he held for over two decades. His responsibilities primarily entailed working closely with owners and landlords of major Philadelphia office buildings to help them negotiate lease agreements. A business administration and economics graduate from Slippery Rock State University in Pennsylvania, David Jarjisian has a passion for gardening.
Many gardeners have creative minds, with some exploring new approaches such as how to use discarded materials. Some of the most successful and productive gardeners incorporate the use of recycled materials which would have otherwise found their way to the rubbish heap. Used items such as old bath tubs, plastic piping, CDs and DVDs, old wood, cardboard, and other items can be used creatively and effectively in a garden. Using recycled materials promotes environmental gardening, a step toward creating beautiful and sustainable environments. For instance, buckets, bathtubs, and sinks make excellent ponds when sunk into the ground. Using them, you can create a rich ecosystem that attracts frogs and toads, which help to reduce the number of slugs in your garden. On the other hand, CDs and DVDs can be hung from strings and placed strategically across a vegetable garden to frighten birds, preventing them from eating vegetables and seeds. In another example, plastic bottles with the bottoms cut off are ideal for protecting young seedlings from slugs and snails as well as harsh weather conditions. |
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