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What to Plant in November: 10 Vegetables That Can Still Grow
What to Plant in November: 10 Vegetables That Can Still Grow
Depending on your region, there are still plenty of vegetables you can plant in November, including garlic, spinach, kale, carrots, radishes, turnips, and other cool-season crops. The key is knowing your local frost and freeze dates. In mild climates, November...
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How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Before Winter
How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Before Winter
Some of the best spring gardening work happens before winter even arrives, even though spring might still be months away.  A few hours spent preparing your garden in late fall can mean healthier soil, fewer weeds, less cleanup, and a...
7 min read
The Wonderful World of Ice Cream: What is Ube Ice Cream?
The Wonderful World of Ice Cream: What is Ube Ice Cream?
Ice creams that are oddly colored, almost fantastical, are all the rage in Asia. No longer is ice cream restricted to the bland flavors of the past, limited to vanilla and chocolate – many boutique shops carry specialty flavors weaved...
4 min read
How to Keep Your Garden Growing After the First Frost
How to Keep Your Garden Growing After the First Frost
While it may seem like the end of the season for some, for many gardeners, the first frost simply means a change of pace. Warm-season plants like tomatoes and peppers may have finished, but kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and other...
7 min read
The Best Pumpkin Varieties to Grow in Garden Beds for Homemade Pies
The Best Pumpkin Varieties to Grow in Garden Beds for Homemade Pies
Fall is the season for baking, from homemade pumpkin pies to muffins, breads, and other autumn treats. And if you've been growing pumpkins in your garden beds, you might have more than enough to keep the oven busy. Rather than...
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How to Protect Plants From an Unexpected Frost
How to Protect Plants From an Unexpected Frost
An unexpected frost can prove dangerous for the garden. Maybe the temperature suddenly drops to near freezing, or you notice that your first frost is arriving earlier than expected. Either way, you don't necessarily need to give up on your...
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How to Use a Greenhouse to Extend Your Growing Season Into Winter
How to Use a Greenhouse to Extend Your Growing Season Into Winter
Even after the first frost and significant drop in temperatures, a greenhouse can give you weeks or even months of additional growing time by offering a more protected environment than an open garden. It shelters plants from wind, rain, and...
7 min read
How to Grow Vegetables Indoors in Winter With Grow Lights
How to Grow Vegetables Indoors in Winter With Grow Lights
As winter looms and the first frost approaches, you may notice your garden starting to slow down. That doesn't mean you have to stop growing though.  A windowsill with full sun can work for herbs and some greens, but winter...
7 min read
What Vegetables Can Survive Frost? A Guide to Frost-Tolerant Crops
What Vegetables Can Survive Frost? A Guide to Frost-Tolerant Crops
Contrary to popular belief, some vegetables tolerate frost surprisingly well. Cool-season crops such as kale, spinach, and Brussels sprouts can often keep growing when vegetables like tomatoes or peppers have already called it quits. The important distinction is how cold...
7 min read
Best Cover Crops for Small Raised Beds: What to Plant Before Winter
Best Cover Crops for Small Raised Beds: What to Plant Before Winter
When the garden has slowed and the last vegetables are coming out of your raised beds, it's tempting to leave the soil until spring. But leaving your beds empty doesn't have to mean bare soil. Planting a cover crop before...
9 min read

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