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Cool-Season Veggies
Each month provides a fresh chance to add veggies in your garden, either by plant or seed. November is no exception—and this month presents a special window for certain veggies that you can get started right now. Read on to see what's prime to plant in November.
Veggie Gardening
While it’s fresh in your mind, it’s a good idea to record what is happening in your veggie garden to make next year’s garden even better. We're including some advice on what to take special note of now, so you can make any needed changes before the next planting season. We’ll talk crop rotation, water, and drip choices.
Pumpkins 101
Pumpkins are some of the longest tenants in our gardens, requiring up to four months of growth and maturation before harvest. We have tips for a successful crop by All Hallow’s Eve.
Vegetable Gardens
This is our favorite time of year—tomatoes are plentiful, there’s enough zucchini for the neighbors, and we’re pickling to enjoy when the season’s over. Hard to believe it’s time to talk winter veggies. Let's look at some of the benefits and planting timeline of winter gardening.
August Garden Tasks
The veggie garden is exploding, the grapes are starting to color up, and, thankfully, weed and insect pests are slowing down. For August, we have some advice for you on odd looking leaves, fruit tree care, and getting busy on cool-season vegetables.
Veggie Garden: Troubleshooting
You’ve worked hard to get your veggie plants in the ground and now you’re looking forward to the taste of your first ripe tomato. Let’s make sure your plants stay happy and healthy throughout the entire growing season. We’ve listed seven common veggie garden problems along with solutions to fix them.
June Garden Tasks
June is when summer comes to stay and everything is growing! Our June Garden Tasks keep your yard and garden humming along beautifully with pointers on fertilizing, weed control, and managing insects and disease.
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