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Burn These 3 Garden Herbs in October to Deter Pests, Purify the Air, and Set the Tone for the Season Ahead
Burning garden herbs isn’t just a wonderfully atmospheric fall ritual; it’s packed full of benefits, too.
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What Are Garlic Scapes? How to Grow and Harvest This Tasty Bonus Crop
Garlic is an easy to grow plant that is used for its bulb and its greens. Garlic scapes are the first tender green shoots on garlic which will become bulbils. Learn more garlic scapes in this article.
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8 Fruits That Grow In Shade To Fill Even Tricky Corners Of Your Yard With Luscious Edibles
Ever planted fruits in low light and struggled to get them to thrive? It’s time to get savvy to these 8 fruiting shrubs and fruit trees that grow in shade
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10 Vegetables to Plant in October for Easy Crops and a Bumper Harvest
You’ll have a glut of vegetables come spring if you sow these crops in your kitchen garden this October…
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8 Hardy Herbs to Plant in Fall for Fuss-Free Fragrance and Flavor
In the mood for some easy breezy edible plants? These low-maintenance herbs are guaranteed to pack a punch this fall…
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Types of Garlic Explained: Best Hardneck, Softneck and Elephant Varieties to Grow
With so many garlic varieties available to grow, how do you know where to start? Compare different types for your needs and climate with our expert guide.
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Fall Fruit Cane, Berry and Currant Planting – Plant These 5 in Autumn for the Ultimate Fruits
Some of the tastiest berries and currants are started off in autumn – so if you’re keen on fruit canes, berries and currant planting, here are 5 of the best fruits to plant in the fall
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7 Crops Preppers are Prioritizing in Their Survival Gardens (and Why)
Preppers know survival gardens need crops that are calorie-dense, storable, and reliable – so what works best?
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How to Propagate Tomatoes: 3 Easy Ways to Grow Next Year’s Plants for Free
Want free tomato plants for next season? These simple techniques use this year’s crop to grow new plants. Plus, a trick to keep tomatoes alive through winter.
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Modular Tomato Cages – The Only Way to Go
These modular tomato cages are adjustable and collapse down to almost nothing.
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When and How to Fertilize Garlic for Big, Healthy Bulbs
Garlic is a long-season crop that needs heavy fertilizing to grow big bulbs with the best flavor. Learn how to get the timing right and which products to use.
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5 Fruit Trees I Always Prune Back After Harvesting Their Fruits – For Healthy Home Orchards and Future Crops
Fruit pruning isn’t always tied to dormancy. These 5 fruit trees can be pruned after their fruits are harvested. So once you’ve enjoyed your feast, grab your pruners!
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Fig Wasps: Unveiling the Hidden World Within Your Figs and How Bugs Help Make It All Possible
Curious about fig wasps? Dive into their wild relationship with figs, the fig wasp life cycle, and if you’re really chomping on bugs.
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5 Clever Ways to Extend Your Tomato Harvest into Fall for Flavorsome Homegrown Produce
Summer may be in the rearview mirror, but you don't have to give in to fall just yet! Try these tips to keep your tomato plants producing well into autumn.
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How to Collect and Store Lavender Seeds to Plant in the Spring
Wait until your lavender flowers are dry and brittle, then use this tried and true method to collect the seeds.
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5 Plants That Give Garden Soil a Boost After Summer – These Cover Crops Nourish Soil and Perk Up Future Plants
If your soil is looking parched, weatherbeaten or depleted after high summer, these are some of the best cover crops to rejuvenate your ground ahead of the next round of planting
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The One Native Plant to Add This September for Fall Color and Happy Songbirds
If you’re only going to add one native plant to your garden this September, make it this one…
