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Top Fall Gardening Tips

Oct 24th, 2012 | By
Top Fall Gardening Tips

Summer’s garden bounties are winding down with the change of the seasons, and many garden beds are cleaned out, readily awaiting the next planting. The great news is you don’t have to wait for spring to plant, even if you live in a colder climate! With a few provisions against climate and knowing the right information, it is possible to enjoy fresh vegetables well into the winter. In addition, keeping a fall and winter garden can keep your soil rich with nutrients while preventing weed growth. Lets take a look at how you can start
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Planning And Planting The Fall Garden

Jul 23rd, 2012 | By
Planning And Planting The Fall Garden

July and August are the glory days of the summer vegetable garden. Your tomato vines are probably waist-high and heavy with fruit. The green beans need daily picking, and your zucchini and summer squash are going like gangbusters. Then September comes and the garden starts to wane. By October, things are definitely winding down, and the first fall frost shuts down the entire production for the year. If you find yourself feeling melancholy as fall approaches, take heart. With a little planning, you can have home-grown vegetables well into late fall and early winter. Of
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