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 Trap Crops Can Protect Your Vegetable Garden from Pests
Have you ever heard of trap crops? If not, you’re in for a game-changer in your vegetable garden. This method has been around for centuries, and once you learn how it works, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start using it sooner. Trap crops, also called sacrificial crops, are planted as decoys to attract pests away…
Extend Your Garden Harvest with Cold Frames: DIY and Store-Bought Tips
Cold frames are a great solution if you are looking to extend your growing season into late fall, winter, and even early spring. Cold frames act like a mini-greenhouse, to protect plants from frost, retain warmth, and allow you to harvest fresh vegetables well past the typical growing season. What is a Cold Frame? A…
Growing Carrots in Your Fall Garden: Sweet and Super Cold-Hardy
When summer starts to wind down, and it’s finally getting a little cooler, it’s the perfect time to think about planting carrots in your garden. Why Fall is the Perfect Time for Carrots Super Cold-Hardy Vegetables: Carrots are one of the toughest vegetables out there. They can handle cold weather better than most other plants,…