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Winter Squash: How to Cure & Store Your Harvest

Published on August 15, 2021Last updated October 25, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Assorted squashes ready for curing.

After harvesting winter squash, it's time to cure itโ€”a process where the skin toughens up to last longer in storage. We've also included a storage chart for all types of winter squash. The first … [Read more...]

20 Vegetables to Sow Midsummer for Fall (Seed Sowing Plan)

Published on July 26, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Swiss chard, broccoli, and cauliflower growing in the garden.

There are plenty of vegetable seeds to sow midsummer for late summer, fall, and winter harvests. The fast-growing ones will be ready to harvest in 4 to 8 weeks. The slower-growing, cool-tolerant crops … [Read more...]

DIY Raised Bed Screens to Keep Pests Away From Vegetables

Published on July 20, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetable bed with a squirrel screen over top to keep critters out.

If you need to keep animals like squirrels out of your raised garden beds or want to slow down pests like cabbage moths, these multi-purpose protective screens are a good addition to the … [Read more...]

Free Plans to Build Your Own Wood Raised Garden Beds

Published on July 11, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Raised garden bed with fruits and vegetables

Ready to build a raised garden bed? These free beginner plans include designs in different shapes, sizes, and heights to fit a wide range of garden spaces. For more information on choosing lumber, … [Read more...]

How to Grow Tomatoes From Cuttings (Including Suckers)

Published on June 27, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Tomato plant cuttings for propagation.

You can grow more tomato plants faster by rooting cuttings including suckers. The cuttings will grow roots and become new, fruit-producing plants faster than it takes to grow from seed. This is … [Read more...]

Moon Gardening: Why Planting By Lunar Cycles Does Not Work

Published on June 12, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Moon above garden bed of seedlings.

Moon gardening dates back thousands of years but there is no scientific evidence to support it. Letโ€™s look at the how the moon does influence life on earth and better options for successful gardening … [Read more...]

25 Vegetable Garden Design & Layout Ideas (With Photos)

Published on May 9, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage of home vegetable gardens

These vegetable garden ideas will inspire you to grow food in whatever space you have. Whether you choose raised beds, containers, or planting in the ground, you can grow vegetables from spring to … [Read more...]

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