Farm and Garden
Plants and produce from rural America
Sweet September...
By Mary Murray
The amber light of autumn has arrived, and itās time to harvest the last of summerās bounty and find ways to preserve it for the coming months.
What's the Best Time of Day to Harvest Your Garden Vegetables?
By Ricardo Elisiaro
Tips on when and how to harvest your crops.
DON'T MICROMANAGE YOUR GARDEN
By Lois Hoffman
For us folks that love gardening, it is hard not to want to control everything that happens in our garden but we need to learn to step back and let Mother Nature do a little of the work.
The Facts Behind Fall Foliage
By Dr. Ed Brotak
Learn how the life cycles of deciduous trees across the nation contain the key to the brilliant autumn colors that grace us annually.
Making Plant Babies: Propagation Tips
By Lois Hoffman
Propagating plants can be done in a variety of ways including from seed and taking a cutting and grafting ā and some methods work better than others for different plants.
Tips When Trimming Your Garden's Hedges This Summer
By George Ward
A DIY tutorial on how to take care of your hedges.
Don't Touch Me: Plants to Avoid
By Lois Hoffman
Some weeds, like the dandelion, are both beneficial and a nuisance. However, there are noxious weeds which cause harm if you come into contact with them.
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