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How To Grow Vegetables Outdoors in The Winter

Published on August 31, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing vegetables in winter is a new idea for many gardeners but it is possible cold climates. The two keys to success are choosing the right plants and providing sufficient protective covers like … [Read more...]

How To Save Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Published on August 29, 2021Last updated October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Use this traditional method to collect seeds from your favorite heirloom tomatoes and save them for future seed sowing. The most reliable seeds come from heirloom and open-pollinated varieties but the … [Read more...]

Fall Garden Checklist & Helpful Reminders

Published on August 28, 2021Last updated October 21, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

This fall garden checklist covers everything you need to get your garden cleaned up and ready for winter. It's also packed with helpful reminders including fall planting ideas, what to protect from … [Read more...]

When to Remove Hummingbird Feeders

Published on August 25, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

As hummingbirds start their fall migration going south, what is the right time to remove the feeders? If we keep them up, will this delay their journey? We know sugar water gives extra energy but is … [Read more...]

25 Fruits That Ripen After Picking (and Those That Don’t)

Published on August 17, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Knowing when to harvest fruit depends on whether it's a fruit that can only ripen on the plant or can also ripen after picking. The same goes for grocery store fruit. You can avoid food waste and … [Read more...]

How to Cure Winter Squash for Storage

Published on August 15, 2021Last updated October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

After harvesting winter squash, it's time to cure it which makes it ready for storage. Curing helps toughen up the skins to better protect the fruit and reduces the chance of early spoilage. If … [Read more...]

10 Vegetables to Grow in Winter

Published on August 13, 2021Last updated October 10, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

There are many vegetables you can grow outdoors in winter in a cold climate. Find out which crops do best when it's cold and snowy outside. Ready to get started? See How to Grow Vegetables … [Read more...]