Putting the Garden to Bed for Winter (…
Putting the garden to bed for winter takes me three short sessions, not a whole weekend. Here is what I clear out, what I leave standing, and why.
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What to Do With Green Tomatoes at …
Frost is coming and the vines are still full. Here is what to do with green tomatoes, from sorting to ripening to the ones I just cook green.
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How to Start a Garden From Scratch (…
How to start a garden from scratch without digging: pick your spot, smother the grass with cardboard, and let winter do the work for you.
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What to Grow in a Midwest Garden (…
After a few seasons building our garden in Long Grove, here’s what actually earns its space in a Midwest garden, what I plant for a second harvest, and what I’ve stopped fighting.
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