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Fall isn’t the finale for your garden my friends—and it can even be an opening act for a stunning spring garden. Over the years, I’ve learned that the beds that grow well in spring and beyond are the ones that...

Fall's in full swing my fellow gardeners! As someone who's been tending to veggies and soil for years, garlic's one of my go-tos for fall planting, but why stop there? Raised beds are ideal for growing cool-season crops—they drain well...

Winter’s coming. Chances are, your garden beds will require a bit of maintenance to thrive come spring. Think of it as tucking your garden in for a nap under the frost. Over the years, I’ve experimented with different techniques to...

When it comes to gardening with raised garden beds, the options are practically endless. After years of trial and error in the garden, and getting my hands into the dirt, Vego Garden’s Classic Series has since become one of my...

If I can only recommend one crop to grow for fall gardening, it’s garlic. Planting garlic bulbs now means you’ll be rewarded with flavorful heads next summer that are ideal for cooking and gifting. Garlic is surprisingly easy to grow,...

Nothing says fall quite like a garden teeming with pumpkins. Whether they’re glowing on your porch, added to hearty soups, or baked into pies, pumpkins bring flavor and festivity to the season. If you time things right, they’re also one...

When the last tomatoes are picked and your garden beds look a little bare, it’s tempting to hang up your gardening gloves until spring. Here’s a little secret I’ve learned: the off-season is actually an ideal time to nourish your...

As gardeners, we know that even having abundant harvests might sometimes lead to problems. If you’ve ever ended up with overflowing greens, or more peppers than you could possibly eat fresh, you’re not alone. Abundance is one of the best...

While many people think the gardening season ends with summer, I’ve always found fall to be one of the most exciting times in the garden. Cooler days, softer sunlight, and fewer pests create the ideal conditions for planting cool-season crops....

As the days shorten and the first touch of cool air sets in, you know it’s time for the final harvest of summer crops. This is somewhat of a bittersweet season. There’s something special about gathering the last of your...