Autumn is here! And autumn means harvest time has come and is in full swing. To me, fall has always meant lots of apple pies, apple butter and apple sauce, as well as jugs full of apple cider and juice. ...
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Autumn Leaves: ‘Miracle Mulch’ For Your Spring Garden
As we enjoy the changing seasons and the vibrant colors that come with autumn, we prepare ourselves for cooler temperatures and the raking and gathering of fallen leaves. For gardeners, this doesn’t mean an added chore, but actually a beneficial ...
Read More »Here’s Why You Should NEVER Rake Up Leaves
In preparation for winter, many homeowners go through the grueling task of raking and bagging leaves. Maybe it isn’t a big deal for those with very small yards in the city, but it can be quite the workout in large ...
Read More »All-Natural Ways To Fight Fall Allergies
Autumn is a lovely time of the year — unless you suffer from fall allergies. Many allergies during this time of the year are due to an increase in molds inside and outdoors. Mold growth increases due to rain, decomposing ...
Read More »3 Edible Fall Weeds That Are Super-Easy To Find (And Well Worth The Effort)
Autumn is here and vegetable gardening is winding down for the season, but there are no shortages for people who enjoy foraging for edible weeds. In fact, if you look close enough, you may find many nutrient-rich, flavorful weeds ...
Read More »Why Fall May Be The Best Time To Plant Your Onions
Onions may well have been among the first edible foods grown in domestic gardens, as the history of the domestic onion goes back thousands of years – seeds have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs — and they are ...
Read More »4 Healthy, Homemade Teas You Can Make From Autumn Plants
Wild teas made from leaves, flowers and berries have surprising nutritional and medicinal properties. Better yet, they taste great, especially when sweetened with honey, sugar, maple syrup, molasses or an artificial sweetener like Stevia. A standard caution whenever consuming any ...
Read More »6 Ways To Keep Your Compost Pile Working Throughout Winter
Autumn is here and winter is just around the corner. As many gardeners begin to bed down their gardens, some people get concerned about their compost piles. Will a compost pile survive the winter? Can I continue adding compost to ...
Read More »6 Delicious Gluten-Free Fall Recipes Your Family Will Love
Whether you eat grain-free or just gluten-free, whether it’s because of a health condition, or just because you believe it will make you healthier, living grain-free can be delicious. In celebration of the fall season I’ve compiled a list of ...
Read More »5 Edible Perennials You Can Plant This Fall — And Enjoy For Decades
While it may not seem like the best time to plant, fall is a really good season to get in some perennial flowers, herbs and yes … delicious and nutritious vegetables. It is a wonderful thing to know that you ...
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