winter cover crop

What to Plant in November in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in November in USDA Zones 7-8

In zones 7-8, November isn't just about preparing for dormancy; it's about strategic planting that capitalizes on nature's transitional rhythm. The gradual cooling acts like a starting gun for cool-season  
Living with Chickweed

Living with Chickweed

The other day I saw a research report from some agricultural scientist who'd decided that chickweed—that disgusting little kissing cousin of kudzu—was the ideal winter cover crop for soybean farmers.