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Garlic often gets filed under “October chores,” which is why a good selection of planting stock can disappear before a gardener has chosen a bed. The better September job is to separate the purchase from the planting: secure good garlic
Fall is a useful second chance for a container garden, but the promise is easy to overstate. In a month, a patio pot is unlikely to produce full heads of lettuce or mature kale. It can produce tender salad cuts,
Bulb displays arrive when summer is still warm, which can make a gardener feel behind before the first bag reaches the cart. Buying in September is smart, the choices are wide, the labels are easier to compare, and you have
A frost warning can make a productive fall garden look like an emergency. It usually is not—at least, not for every bed. Some vegetables need to come inside before frost touches them. Others tolerate a light frost, and a few
A frost warning can make a productive fall garden look like a rescue operation. It usually is not. With one evening to prepare, the best approach is triage: harvest the crops most likely to be ruined, cover only the plants
A sunny corner in the kitchen starts with one pot of basil. Then a tomato plant appears on the balcony. A pepper follows. Someone gives you mint. You find a strawberry planter on sale. Before long, the balcony door opens
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Even when the summer blooms fade away, the flower show keeps going strong. Fall wildflowers are making their appearance, brightening up roadsides, forests, fields, and gardens. If you haven’t started growing them yet, planting wildflower seeds in the fall will
Fall is a great time to give your landscaping and gardens some serious trimming and pruning. As we move closer to winter, you might feel the urge to trim back your plants to keep everything looking neat for spring. Hold
Spring is often seen as the go-to time for planting many garden plants, but don’t forget that late summer and fall are also great times to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs! And yes, herbs can definitely be grown in
Microgreens have been making their way into grocery stores, restaurants, and into the recipes of some of your favorite foods. These little leafy greens are packed with nutrients, usually more than the mature plants themselves, and can be a great
Great produce isn’t limited to summer; some of the tastiest fall and winter veggies are ready to enjoy during the chilly months. Some popular winter plants are leafy greens that can handle tough conditions like snow, rain, and even ice.
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