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5 Wild Edibles to Forage in October

October 31, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Are Wild Edibles to Forage in October

There’s something almost magical about stepping into the crisp October air, basket in hand, ready to see what nature has quietly tucked away for you. Autumn is a treasure hunt for the senses—earthy scents, crunchy leaves underfoot, and the thrill of discovering edible treasures hiding in plain sight. Foraging in October is like rummaging through…

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5 Tricks to Extend Tomato Harvest Into October

October 18, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There Are Tricks to Extend Tomato Harvest Into October

It’s the end of summer, and your tomato plants are still bursting with potential. The sun’s a little weaker, the nights are cooler, and those once-lush vines are starting to look a little tired—but the fruit? Still green, still growing, and still full of promise. You’ve worked too hard to let all those beautiful tomatoes…

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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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Nothing tests a gardener’s patience quite like watching grape clusters finally plump up, only to discover that birds, wasps, raccoons, or hungry squirrels noticed them first. The weeks before harvest bring the biggest reward, but they also attract every creature in the neighborhood that appreciates a sugary snack. Protecting grapes during this stage often makes…

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