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What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 9-10
USDA Hardiness Zones 9-10 are the envy of gardeners across the country, and for good reason. These zones typically cover parts of Florida, southern Texas, Arizona, and coastal areas of …
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What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 7-8
Welcome to October in zones 7-8, where the gardening season isn't winding down - it's revving up for round two! The scorching summer heat has finally backed off, leaving you …
What to Plant in October in USDA Zones 4-6
Oh, October in zones 4-6 - when the leaves are putting on their autumn best, and most gardeners are hanging up their trowels for the season. But not us, right? …
What to Plant in September in USDA Zones 9-10
While the rest of the country is breaking out their pumpkin spice everything and dusting off their sweaters, you'll still wiping be sweat from your brows and reapplying sunscreen. September …
What to Plant in September in USDA Zones 7-8
Ah, September in USDA zones 7-8 - a time when most folks are packing away their gardening gloves and dreaming of pumpkin spice everything. But hold onto your sun hats, …
What to Plant in September in USDA Zones 4-6
Even though Jack Frost might be peeking around the corner in our neck of the woods, September can still be a surprisingly fruitful month for planting. Sure, it's a bit …
A Guide to Visiting American Vegetable Gardens and Festivals
Vegetable gardens and festivals across the United States offer visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of fresh produce, sustainability, and community. …
A Simple Guide to Fruit Tree Companion Plants
We know basil and tomatoes taste great together, and they grow well together in the garden. We know corn, beans, and squash are great garden companions. But vegetables and herbs …
Stalking My Local Nursery
We just had a few really warm days. We hit 60 degrees and Spring was definitely in the air. I didn’t mind taking the dogs out and stood basking in …
My Failing Peach Tree
Today is a sad day. The peach tree that we so lovingly planted the first Spring after buying our home is declining. All of the love and attention that we …
