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Practical Tips for Conserving Water in the Vegetable Garden

Practical Tips for Conserving Water in the Vegetable Garden

Water is essential for a thriving vegetable garden. However, with municipalities placing water use restrictions on homeowners, it can be…
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How to Prevent Herbicide Carryover in Compost and Mulch

How to Prevent Herbicide Carryover in Compost and Mulch

Adding compost or mulch to your garden has several benefits. But, herbicide carryover in these amendments can cause serious problems…
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Episode #3: Two Great Soil Amendments for the Fall Garden

Episode #3: Two Great Soil Amendments for the Fall Garden

In Podcast #3, I share the one vital chore that should be done each fall — and that’s amending the…
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How To Extend Your Gardening Season with a Low Tunnel

How To Extend Your Gardening Season with a Low Tunnel

Just because the calendar says “fall” doesn’t mean that the gardening season has to come to an end. On the…
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Episode #2: How to Extend Your Garden Season; Plus Planting Fall Garlic

Episode #2: How to Extend Your Garden Season; Plus Planting Fall Garlic

In Podcast Episode 2, I share a few ideas on how you can extend your gardening season into late fall…
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Leaf Mold: Solid Gold for Your Garden

Leaf Mold: Solid Gold for Your Garden

Note: This Post was updated in October 2021 Autumn’s rich hues are on display all around us. Sunlit days, frosty…
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  • Fall Perennial Care: What to Prune and Divide Now October 17, 2025

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I'm a bit tardy in posting these carrot photos, bu I'm a bit tardy in posting these carrot photos, but here are the gems I harvested just before Thanksgiving. They were in the last bed to be prepped for winter. Planted in mid-July, I managed to save them throughout the raised bed rebuild. I'm happy to say 1) the carrots are delicious, and 2) all beds are finally put to bed for the winter. No more hauling soil...time for a rest!

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