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Why Garlic Loves Being Planted Before Winter

October 3, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Garlic loves being planted before winter.

Imagine tucking your garden in for a long winter’s nap, only to sneak in a little surprise under the covers—garlic. While most plants cringe at the thought of frost, garlic practically throws a party when planted before winter. This pungent powerhouse thrives in the cold, quietly building strength beneath the soil while the rest of…

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9 Vegetables You Should Still Plant in October

October 1, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some vegetables you should still plant in October.

Think October means the gardening season is over? Not so fast! While pumpkin patches and falling leaves steal the spotlight this time of year, your garden still has plenty of life left in it. In fact, October can be a surprisingly great month to get new veggies in the ground. With cooler temps, fewer pests,…

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How to Use Grocery Scraps to Grow a Second Harvest

September 29, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

You can use grocery scraps to grow a second harvest.

You know that moment when you’re chopping veggies and tossing ends, stems, and peels into the trash or compost? Stop right there—because you might be throwing away your next meal. That’s right, your grocery scraps aren’t just scraps; they’re tiny greenhouses of potential waiting to sprout new life. Imagine regrowing lettuce from the base of…

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