Today’s weather was so pretty, I wanted to get out and finish cleaning up in my yard after the freeze we had a week ago. The annual potted flowers had finally given up after the hard freeze, and it was time to shift from summer color to winter garden cleanup. I’ll admit. It was a…
How to Grow Garlic in Raised Beds: A Complete Fall Planting Guide for Beginners
Garlic is one of those crops that takes a little patience — and a little planning — but it’s worth it when you pull up those fragrant bulbs next summer. While it doesn’t require a lot of attention, it does take both time and space, especially if you dedicate an entire bed to it. The…
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…
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…
Plant Fall Perennial Flowers to Add Color to the Garden
Every spring I can’t wait to get outside and start planting. I water, fertilize, and do all the things all summer long. But by the time August rolls around, the heat has taken its toll. Most of my flowers are struggling, the mosquitoes are winning, and honestly—I start to wonder why I bought so many…