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7 Fall Companion Planting Combinations That Work

October 6, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Fall companion planting combinations work.

There’s something magical about fall gardening—the crisp air, the earthy smell of freshly turned soil, and the anticipation of harvesting veggies just as the leaves start to turn. But here’s the secret: fall gardening isn’t just about planting; it’s about pairing. Think of it like setting up your favorite friends at a dinner party—the right…

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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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What To Do With Your Harvest

November 8, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

What to do with your harvest

  Winter weather is right around the corner. But if you’re anything like me, your garden is still bursting with produce. At the tail end of the season, gardeners can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the amount of produce they have on their hands. Here’s what to do with your harvest. What to do with your…

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Your Grocery Bill May Help Decide What Belongs in Your Fall Garden

Your Grocery Bill May Help Decide What Belongs in Your Fall Garden

A grocery bill can reveal something surprisingly useful about a garden: which vegetables deserve precious planting space. If a bag of salad greens disappears from the refrigerator every few days, growing those greens in a fall garden may make far more sense than filling a bed with something that rarely reaches the dinner table. Fall…

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8 Cool-Season Crops That Can Save You Money on Groceries This Fall

8 Cool-Season Crops That Can Save You Money on Groceries This Fall

The grocery bill does not magically become smaller when summer ends. In fact, fall can create a sneaky little opportunity for gardeners because plenty of vegetables prefer the cooler conditions that send tomatoes and peppers packing. A few well-chosen crops can turn an emptying summer garden into another round of fresh food, giving the grocery…

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Fall Leaves Could Replace Something You’re Paying for at the Garden Center

Fall Leaves Could Replace Something You’re Paying for at the Garden Center

That pile of fall leaves gathering along the driveway may look like yard cleanup, but it can also replace products that gardeners routinely buy at the garden center. Instead of bagging every leaf and hauling it away, gardeners can turn those leaves into mulch, compost ingredients, or leaf mold for future garden use. A thick,…

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11 Vegetables That Can Keep Your Garden Producing Into Winter

11 Vegetables That Can Keep Your Garden Producing Into Winter

Summer gets all the attention in the vegetable garden, but the cooler months actually have a pretty impressive lineup of their own. With the right crops, a garden can keep supplying fresh vegetables well after tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers have packed up for the season. It’s all about choosing vegetables that handle cold weather rather…

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