Ever notice how some vegetables can shrug off a light frost while others, like basil, turn to mush at the first chill? It all comes down to frost tolerance — and understanding the difference between a light frost and a hard freeze can help you protect your garden when temperatures drop. Frost vs. Freeze —…
Grow Kale This Fall + Make This Easy Kale Crunch Salad with Citrus Dressing
Kale is one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow in the fall garden. It loves cooler weather, which actually makes the leaves sweeter, and it keeps producing long after the other vegetables have called it quits for the season. My favorite is the baby or curly kale. I’m not a fan of…
How to Transition Your Houseplants Indoors for Winter (Without Stressing Them Out)
Every spring I take most of my houseplants outside and place them my covered back deck. But as soon as those nighttime temperatures start dipping into the 50s, I know it’s time to start thinking about bringing them inside for the winter. A little planning now helps your plants avoid shock and keeps them healthy…
Why Grow Bags Are Perfect for Fall Vegetables
Are you preparing your garden for fall and wondering how to make the most of limited space? Grow bags are the perfect solution. Whether you have a backyard, balcony, or patio, grow bags let you plant cool-season vegetables without needing a lot of space. Even though I have 6 raised beds to grow in, I…
Don’t Bag Those Leaves: How to Use Fall Leaves in Your Vegetable Garden
Every year, my yard is absolutely full of leaves. For a long time, I used to look out at that blanket of brown and feel nothing but dread. All I could see was hours of raking, bagging, and dragging piles to the curb. But over time, I learned a better way to look at it….
Grow Your Own Fall Salad Garden
Are you tired of paying high prices for salad greens? You should be! Salad greens are one of the easiest vegetables to grow — and fall is one of the best times to grow them. Even if you don’t have a lot of space, you can plant them in containers and enjoy fresh, crisp greens…
Make Dinnertime Easier With A Simple Meal Planner
If dinnertime is one of the most chaotic parts of your day (been there!), you’re not alone. Between busy schedules, different tastes in the family, and that dreaded “What’s for dinner?” question at 5:00 pm, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you’ve even turned on the stove. Here’s the good news—you can take back control…
How to Grow, Harvest, and Cook Winter Squash
This is my first year growing Honeynut Winter Squash from Botanical Interests. The seed packet described it as a smaller, sweeter version of butternut—just 4–5 inches long—with edible skin that turns a warm terracotta color when ripe. It also said the vines were “compact” and suitable for containers or trellises, which sounded perfect for my…
How to Tell When Your Sweet Potatoes Are Ready to Harvest
I was out in my garden early this morning checking on my sweet potatoes and let me tell you—this heat wave we’ve been having hasn’t slowed them down one bit. While some plants like my tomatoes have been struggling, sweet potatoes thrive in the heat. They’ve been spreading like crazy, and I’m starting to wonder…
Smart Farmers Market Shopping: Tips for Fresh Produce and Supporting Local Farmers
While many of us have our own backyard gardens, we don’t raise all of our own food. Even in the most productive growing seasons, we still find ourselves needing to supplement with fruits and vegetables from the farmers market or grocery store. My preference during the gardening season is the farmers market. Why? Because I…
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