You can feel it—the air is crisper, the days are shorter, and your coffee suddenly tastes better outside in a sweater. Fall is here, and so is that narrow window of time before the ground freezes solid and locks you out of your garden until spring. But here’s a little secret most casual gardeners don’t…
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How Wildlife Relies on Your Fall Garden for Survival
As the crisp air rolls in and the pumpkin-spice everything starts appearing, most people think fall is the season to wrap up the garden and call it quits. But here’s the wild secret: while you’re raking, pruning, and prepping for winter, nature is depending on your backyard more than ever. The butterflies, birds, bees, and…