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How to Ripen Green Tomatoes: What to Pick and What to Leave

How to Ripen Green Tomatoes: What to Pick and What to Leave

I’m in my garden, looking at a jungle: before me is a tangle of cherry tomatoes in various stages of…
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Why Tomatoes Stall in Cold Soil and How to Warm Your Garden Faster 

Why Tomatoes Stall in Cold Soil and How to Warm Your Garden Faster 

Ahh, spring. It’s 75°, and the sun is shining with not a cloud in the sky. We’re just about at…
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Before Tomatoes Go In, Start A Cool-Season Vegetable Garden Now

Before Tomatoes Go In, Start A Cool-Season Vegetable Garden Now

Every spring, it happens just like clockwork. The sun appears, the seed catalogs have done their job, and gardeners across…
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Closing Time in the Garden: September Tasks to Do Now

Closing Time in the Garden: September Tasks to Do Now

Ahh, September in the garden—I feel the last lingering touches of summer—picking rosy-ripe tomatoes and filling baskets with beans in…
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How to Create Resilience in the Garden

How to Create Resilience in the Garden

In a world of unpredictable weather, shifting seasons, and persistent pests, resilient gardening is more important than ever. Building a…
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Now is the Time to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting

Now is the Time to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting

It’s April and it’s time to start thinking about preparing your gardens for spring planting. While we’re still a week…
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  • Planting Garlic in Fall: Why Your Seed Garlic Matters October 11, 2026
  • Grow a Rainbow: Colorful Vegetables for a Healthier Garden September 30, 2026

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I managed to get a little yardwork done yesterday and just couldn't compost these gorgeous peony stems. A few spent hydrangea blooms added a nice touch. It was good for my soul to create this. Sure, it's going to fade, but for now, I'm loving it. ❤️Don't overlook the beauty in all seasons. 🍂#thecoeurdalenecoop#fallwreath#naturalwreath#madewithlove ...

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And neither are we. The garden has been neglecte And neither are we. 

The garden has been neglected these last few weeks, but even without constant care and water, it has thrived and is still producing. 

Look at those Potato Leaf Yellow tomatoes @nctomatoman, it's October 15, and there is still big green fruit on the vines. 

Our gardens are so much more resilient than we think. And, I've learned that I am also more resilient than I thought possible. 

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