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Beets! A Guide on How-To: Plant, Maintain & Harvest
vegetable gardening2 min read

Beets! A Guide on How-To: Plant, Maintain & Harvest

Whether it be summer, spring or fall (or even winter if planted in a coldframe!) beets are tolerant of both hot and cool weather. Plant them early in the spring season or late into the summer for a fall or early winter harvest.

May 8, 2025Read More →
11 Things you should be doing in September
vegetable gardening7 min read

11 Things you should be doing in September

September is a great time to be in the garden. The cooler weather is a warm welcome after a long hot summer. Don’t put your feet up and relax yet though. There’s still work to be done! Here are 11 things you should be doing in the garden in September.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Andreina spotlight
fabulous collaborators2 min read

Urban Gardening with Andreina

Andreina, originally from Ecuador, is an urban gardener in Virginia, USA. She makes an amazing mojito with mint straight from her garden, shares produce with friends and neighbors and offers help to new gardeners.

May 8, 2025Read More →
garden row cover
vegetable gardening3 min read

Why You Should Use Row Covers

Row covers are one of the best tools gardeners can have. They are a great way to keep pests out and extend the growing season, both in the spring and fall. Row covers are spun-bonded or woven material such as plastic, polyester or polypropylene.

May 8, 2025Read More →
Row Cover frost
vegetable gardening3 min read

Coping with that first chill!

Jack Frost nipping at your plants already? Here’s how you can be prepared and know you’ve got things covered when the chill moves in!

May 8, 2025Read More →
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