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How To Preserve Leaves With Beeswax

Published on October 26, 2020Last updated October 26, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Leaves preserved in beeswax.

This popular method preserves leaves by dipping them in melted beeswax. It's an excellent way to capture the beauty of fall leaf colors—red, orange, yellow, green, and gold—for use in crafts and … [Read more...]

How to Harvest Potatoes (& Store Them)

Published on October 17, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Freshly-harvested potatoes ready for storage.

Whether you grow potatoes in the ground or containers there are several options for when to harvest. Once you dig them up, enjoy your homegrown potatoes fresh from the garden or follow the tips to … [Read more...]

Clever Seed Saving Tip for Best Results

Published on October 11, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tulle bag attached to flower stem, marking best flower.

Not all seeds are the same but with this tip you can mark and save the very best seeds in your flower garden for sowing next year. For a complete propagation guide also see Seed Starting for … [Read more...]

How to Grow Cover Crops to Improve Your Garden Soil

Published on October 5, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Crimson clover growing in the garden: a popular cover crop choice.

Used in farming for years, you can also grow cover crops in your home garden to improve and protect the soil. The recommended seed sowing times are early spring and fall but there are a few things to … [Read more...]

When is it Too Late to Plant Trees in Fall?

Published on September 28, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted nursery trees ready for fall planting.

Yes, you can plant trees in fall in a cold climate but there are a few things to know first. The species, your location, and planting conditions all play a role in how successful the planting will be … [Read more...]

When to Pick Winter Squash

Published on September 21, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Winter squash ready for picking.

When is it time to pick winter squash? How can you tell your squash is ripe on the vine? Along with the required days to maturity, there are some other signs to help you decide it is harvest … [Read more...]

Get a Better Spring Garden With These Fall Tasks

Published on September 20, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Planting garlic bulbs in fall.

Why do some gardens look so much better in spring than others? Fall preparation! Have a look at what you can do now to give your spring garden a jump-start. Also see, the free, printable Fall … [Read more...]

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