If y'all couldn’t tell by my incessant postings about hunting and pumpkins, fall has arrived, and that means it’s time to batten down the hatches in preparation for winter. Once you’re done winterizing the camper, stacking those last bits of wood and trimming your figs however, there is still one last garden chore left to do: plant your garlic. Planting? In the fall? Yeah it … [Read more...] about Garlic In Your Garden
Vegetables
Pumpkin Planning
The weather has turned crisp, the leaves have begun their annual metamorphosis into fiery colors of red and orange, and your neighbor, Del, has the most stunning patch of pumpkins you’ve ever seen, yet again. Your kids envy this section of his garden, and eagerly wait for his go-ahead to select the year’s jack-o-lanterns. Even the fall light seems to favor his property better, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Planning
Raised Garden Beds
Convinced you don’t have a green thumb? Tired of having to choose between constant weeding or seeing your plants choked out? Raised garden beds may be the key to your problems, and they’re rather easy to craft. Read on for the why and how of this time- and back-saving garden addition. Benefits While obviously too small for large-plot crops, raised garden beds are perfect … [Read more...] about Raised Garden Beds
