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Articles with keywords: Food in My Back Yard

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

FIMBY: Win the weed war by tackling them in winter

They're easiest to remove now while they're small

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

FIMBY: Tips for planting bare-root trees, shrubs and vegetables

How to get transplants off to a strong start and good growth for years to come

Tue, Jan 06, 2026

FIMBY: Hints for choosing tomato seeds

Seed catalogs offer infinite varieties, but most gardens have only so much room

Tue, Dec 30, 2025

FIMBY: Why winter is the perfect time to plant fruit trees

Many varieties are drought-resistant; save water in summer by planting in winter

Tue, Dec 23, 2025

FIMBY: Is edible gardening possible indoors?

Think small, think green -- and have plenty of good light

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

FIMBY: Add asparagus to your edible ornamental garden

This perennial herb produces ferny foliage as well as delicate spears

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

FIMBY: Soggy soil and what to do about it

Walking on or digging in muddy soil affects its structure, can harm plants

Tue, Dec 02, 2025

FIMBY: Plant artichokes now, enjoy for years to come

Mediterranean perennial makes eye-catching and bee-friendly addition to edible gardens

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

FIMBY: It's late November, and your peach tree needs spraying

Leaf curl fungus must be fought during the tree's dormancy

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

FIMBY: What to do with all those fallen leaves?

Turn those piles into mulch or compost; soil compaction a concern after storm

Tue, Oct 28, 2025

FIMBY: As the citrus season begins, advice for backyard growers

Split oranges, heavy branches and determining ripeness

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

FIMBY: Change is in the autumn air

Cooler weather and more moisture bring pest, fungal issues

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

FIMBY: We don't talk (enough) about beets

The root vegetable includes a second crop: its leafy greens

Tue, Oct 07, 2025

FIMBY: Fava beans do double duty

Winter cover crop also produces delicious beans and greens

Tue, Sep 30, 2025

FIMBY: Seeds or transplants for cool-season veggies?

The type of plant, the garden space and the gardener's goals all affect the answer

Tue, Sep 23, 2025

FIMBY: How to prolong fall tomato harvest

Pick green and bring inside – or hope for a hot October.

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

FIMBY: Time to shut it down?

The summer edibles gardener is not required to become a winter gardener, too

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

FIMBY: How to get the most out of your pumpkin patch

Tips for producing perfect pumpkins for fall fun (and pies)