Every year, I try to grow something different in the vegetable garden.
Mapos are one of several different crosses between mandarin oranges and grapefruits.
It is always my intent to harvest from the garden year-round. I plant plenty of root crops, like beets, turnips, radishes and others, so I can keep harvesting for as long as possible.
Growing big beets is more difficult than smaller ones, but they're generally pretty easy to grow.
I have a new favorite flower for the cutting garden! Although I often keep the wild Queen Anne's lace seedlings that pop up in my garden just so I can cut the flowers and use them in bouquets, this pretty little annual has a similar look and feel.
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.
Ready to continue the genetic heritage of your favorite heirloom plants? Get started with this guide.
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.
