The 15 Do’s and Don’ts of Gardening in the Winter Months
So, you want to garden in the winter? Okay! While you might not get those gorgeous eggplants or crunchy cucumbers, you can still keep your hands in the dirt, so …
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5 Winter Mulching Tips for Cold Zone Perennial Crops
There's not a lot going on in the garden in the middle of winter. Most of the plants are gone; the carrots have all been pulled up and stored; the …
5 Types of Vegetable Garden Screens for Pretty Pest Control
Screens are a wonderful thing, are they not? Your screen door can let in sunlight and a nice summer breeze while it keeps out the flies and mosquitoes. A screen …
How to Grow Figs in Any Climate
A versatile and delicious fruit (that is also an excellent source of fiber), it’s no wonder why so many people want to learn how to grow figs. In their native …
How to Plant Garlic in the Fall
Garlic is my most-favorite herb of all time. I cook with it daily, and when I found out I had a nightshade sensitivity, I almost had a panic attack in …
Dealing with Broccoli Diseases
Like all food crops, broccoli is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Dealing with Green Bean Diseases
Like all food crops, green beans are susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your greatest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Dealing with Cauliflower Pests
Vigilance is your best weapon in the fight against cauliflower pests. If you see discoloration, wilting, holes in the leaves, damage to stems or roots, or insect infestation or eggs, …
Dealing with Squash Pests
Like any garden crop, both winter and summer squash are susceptible to some pests. Here are some of the critters you should look out for, checking every day (you’ll be looking …
