With my first frost just a few weeks away, I’m getting ready to harvest some of the prostrate rosemary from my garden. This variety has a low, spreading or trailing growth habit, which makes it perfect for growing in my raised garden bed. I plant it in the corners of my beds and it spills…
No More Pests! Simple Insect Netting Tips for Broccoli & All Brassicas
Have you ever struggled with pests decimating your broccoli, cabbage, or other brassicas? You’re not alone! Every spring and fall, when these crops go in the ground, they become fair game for one of the most voracious pests in the garden—the cabbage moth and cabbage butterfly and their hungry larvae. Brassicas are host plants for…
DIY House Vent Pumpkin
I bought this old vent at an estate one year and intended to just place it in the garden and use it as “junk art”. But the more I looked at it, I thought that looks likes a pumpkin! Yay! A project for my front yard fall décor. A DIY House Vent Pumpkin was in the…
Growing Pineapple Sage: A Gardener’s Guide
It’s been a few years since I grew pineapple sage in my North Georgia garden, and I’ve learned that its ability to overwinter is unpredictable. Most years, I’ve treated it as an annual, but it blooms right up until our first frost in November so it’s a great plant to give your garden some color…
Planting Fall Broccoli: A Guide to Growing and Enjoying
I have been growing broccoli in my garden for several years now since I found it was so easy to grow! I also found that growing it in my fall garden rather than in the spring when the temperatures can get hot before it can mature has worked out better for me. There are a…
Soil Superheroes: Cover Crops for Off-Season Gardens
So, you’re not planning a fall garden? That’s totally okay! Instead of letting your garden sit idle and become a haven for weeds, why not try planting a winter cover crop? You should plant your cover crop at least 4 weeks before your first killing frost. A killing frost is 28 degrees or less. Cover…
From Garden to Pantry: The Ultimate Guide to Harvesting and Storing Your Home Grown Vegetablestables
Stop Wasting Food and Save Money with How to Harvest and Store Your Garden Vegetables Have you ever opened your refrigerator only to find that your once-fresh produce had turned into a mushy, inedible mess? It’s a frustrating experience, especially when you’ve spent time and money growing or buying these vegetables. But what if there…
Fall Garden Planning with Square Foot Gardening: Free Grids & Guide Included
In this video, I’m sharing how I plant a 4×6 raised bed using the square foot gardening method to maximize space and grow a variety of vegetables. Plus, I’ve included both 4×4 and 4×6 garden grid handouts and a link to my Square Foot Gardening Planning Guide to help you plan your own fall garden.”…
Top Tips for Choosing and Caring for Chrysanthemums
Just as the summer garden is beginning to look, well, a little haggard, in comes the mums! Beginning in September, the nurseries, home improvement stores, and even the local food markets are filled with chrysanthemums. Orange, white, yellow, deep burgundy and even green line the tables. One of the big nurseries near me advertises that…
Cozy Up with These Must-Read Gardening Books for Fall
The cooler fall air is starting to arrive, and the pace of garden chores is beginning to slow down. It’s the perfect time to relax on the deck with a warm cup of coffee or herbal tea and get lost in a good book. September is National Read A New Book Month and I know…
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