The summer edibles gardener is not required to become a winter gardener, too
Tips for producing perfect pumpkins for fall fun (and pies)
Give your garden a realistic assessment before fall kicks in
Heat spikes can play havoc with ripening tomatoes
Castings make a valuable and rich soil enhancement
Beans, melons, hard squash and even tomatoes can thrive on less irrigation
Many herbs, annuals, even shrubs produce blooms that can be eaten
Temperature plays a role in ripening – especially at night
Mottled fruit, skinny leaves are symptoms of disease
How to tell if wilting is normal and what to do about it
July is a good time for the gardener to assess plants’ continuing health
Chard and heat-tolerant lettuce varieties offer crisp leaves during July and August
Don't panic when these things show up in the garden
Tips on how to attract more bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators
Awareness and perseverance will keep plants, fruit in good shape
Recycle garden and kitchen waste into nutrient-packed fertilizer
Enticing pollinators takes some work -- and some flowers -- especially when the honey bee population is scarce
Spend at least a few minutes daily observing -- and responding
Mulch works magic – and get free mulch at upcoming event
Problems this early usually can be fixed -- or there's time to start over
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