This colorful kale is striking when mixed into a garden.
The traditional time for planting garlic in my area is the middle of October, but I'm getting to it a little late this year.
Although I always intend to do it earlier in the season, I'm still busy planting bulbs in my garden.
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In researching an article I recently wrote, I came across some interesting information about preventing Japanese beetles in the garden. I thought I might share the advice with you now so you'll be better prepared to battle them next season.
The stink bugs have been terrible here this fall. A recent introduction from Asia, the brown marmorated stink bug has really become problematic for gardeners and homeowners in the East, and its range is spreading.
The mulch options that can be used in your garden rows seem limitless, so use this guide to help narrow down your choice and cover your garden well.

Porcini mushrooms are fairly easy to cultivate and harvest.
We got our first hard frost late last week so I've been busy pulling out the spent tomato and pepper plants and tossing them onto the compost pile.
I'll be busy cleaning up the garden soon enough, but in the meantime, my family and I have been enjoying the last few ripe tomatoes and peppers.
My pineapple sage didn't bloom this year, so I'm going to overwinter it inside in hopes of an earlier start next year.