How to pick the perfect pumpkin, gourd or squash
Most non-botanists distinguish pumpkins, squash and gourds by our purpose for the plant: we carve pumpkins, eat squash and use gourds for fall decorating.
Homegrown apples: How to plant apple trees this fall
Apples are the perfect backyard fruit, and fall is a great time to plant apple trees in USDA Hardiness zones 5-10.
How to prepare your garden for fall frost and freeze
Just like it’s important to know the last frost date in the spring, it’s crucial for home gardeners to know when the first expected frost date will occur in the fall.
September’s gardening to-do list
September’s gardening tasks include planting hardy perennials, tending to fall crops, cleaning up spent plants, fertilizing and saving seed.
How to tell the difference between types of corn
Here’s your guide to the six main types of corn.
How to plant bulbs this fall
Planting spring-flowering bulbs in early fall allows roots adequate time to develop before the ground freezes.
How to clean up your garden for fall
It isn’t fall just yet, but the end of the summer gardening season is fast approaching.
The self-sufficient gardener: How to save seed
Let’s not get so excited about harvesting vege crops that we forget to save seed for next season!
How to freeze whole tomatoes
If your tomato crop is too large for you to handle and you don’t want to can this year, try freezing whole tomatoes.
Fall gardening guide
In August our regional average temperature begin to decrease, signaling that fall is on the way. Plant now to fill your cornucopia with an abundant fall harvest!
