When many beginning gardeners think about fall gardening, they find themselves overwhelmed. After all, they’re tired from the effort put into the summer garden, and the thought of more work seems exhausting. Plus, they don’t know when or how to get started. The truth is, fall gardening can be the most rewarding time to grow…
Whether you grow your garden to stock up a year’s worth of some foods like I do, or maybe your small space has produced more than you can eat fresh, you will want to look at options for preserving the harvest. While most people think of canning, this is only one option when it comes…
You’ve watched your beautiful garlic plants grow for months, and the time nears for harvest. But how do you know when to harvest garlic? And once you harvest, how do you cure and store it? The good news is this: harvesting, curing, and storing garlic is almost as easy as growing it! You only need…
I like everything tidy and in its place, and this goes for my garden, too. One of my favorite fall activities used to be a thorough fall garden clean-up. I’d clear out every spent plant out of my garden, preparing a blank canvas for the next season’s adventure. That’s why last year when I heard…
Should you grow garlic? It’s a fair question and the answer might not be as simple as you think. Sure, it truly is one of the easiest crops for a beginner to grow, but depending on your garden goals, it might not be the best fit for you. In this episode of the Beginner’s Garden…
Growing a fall garden might seem intimidating. It was for me — so much so that I didn’t even try my first few years! But little by little I began trying different crops. Some did great and others served as learning experiences. In the midst of learning, though I realized one big thing: fall gardening…
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