Browse resources Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 resources Now’s the time to plant winter cover crops to prepare soil for next year’s vegetable garden These hardworking plants can add organic matter and aerate the soil, protect it from compaction caused by rain, suppress weeds and reduce erosion. Kym Pokorny | Sep 9, 2022 | News story Now’s the time to plan for cover crops Cover crops can add organic matter and aerate the soil, protect it from compaction caused by rain, suppress weeds and reduce erosion, Kym Pokorny | Sep 9, 2022 | News story Photo by Alex Stone. (Cropped from original) Buckwheat makes a good summer cover crop for gardens Need a summer cover crop to add nutrients to your garden's soil? Try planting buckwheat. Jul 18, 2014 | News story