If you are looking for the best cover crop for your raised beds this fall, look no further than growing oats! Not only are they easy to sow and grow, they are also an incredibly low cost way to help protect and re-energize your soil. One of the most difficult tasks for raised bed gardeners …
If you are looking for a way to grow your biggest and tastiest crop of onions ever – you need to plant your onion crop this fall! Although many gardeners plant their onion sets in the spring, fall planting is actually one of the best ways to grow larger and more flavorful bulbs. In fact, …
Looking for a few great ways to make your pumpkins last longer this fall? We have you covered today – whether you are using whole pumpkins for your displays, or even carving them up! Nothing helps create a perfect autumn display like a few pumpkins thrown in the mix. Whether left natural, painted brightly with …
When it comes to growing hardneck garlic, fall is the time for planting. And armed with a few key planting and growing tips, you can reap the rewards of an incredible harvest of garlic bulbs next summer to enjoy the whole year around! There are two main types of garlic, softneck and hardneck. Both are …
Growing ornamental cabbage is a great way to bring unique color to your Autumn landscape. Not only are they perfect for brightening up containers, pots, but flowerbeds too! These annual plants truly are the perfect choice for adding late season color and foliage. Not only can the cabbages flourish in the cool fall temperatures, they …
There is no more simple and powerful way to re-energize your garden’s soil than by planting a fall cover crop. And you might just be amazed at just how easy it is to do! Cover crops provide a long list of benefits to tired garden soil. See: The Amazing Benefits of Planting a Fall Cover …
Summer is here, and that means it is time to harvest, cure and store the garlic that was planted last fall. And, that means its also time to select the best bulbs from the harvest to plant again this fall! Hardneck garlic is a wonderfully simple and delicious crop to grow in the home garden. …
When it comes to rejuvenating your garden’s soil and health, it’s hard to beat the power of a Fall garden cover crop! So what exactly is a garden cover crop? It is the planting of a grain or legume crop for the sole benefit of giving back nutrients to the soil. Cover crop choices such as …
Growing onions in your garden can be a great way to add wonderful flavor to all types of homemade soups, sauces and dishes. Even better, onions are one of the easiest crops to plant and maintain! They require little space, little long-term maintenance, and are simple to harvest and store. Let’s take a look at …