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QUICK CROPS FOR COOLER DAYS
The vegetable garden may be winding down, there’s still time for one more harvest before the snow flies. With a little compost and a few quick growing, cold tolerant crops, newly vacant beds can enjoy a productive second act.
IN THE THICK OF THE GROWING SEASON
By early summer, the garden is bursting with flowers, vegetables, weeds and a growing list of chores. In this piece, I embrace the busy rhythm of the season and turn unwanted weeds into a simple DIY plant feed.
HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM GRAFTED APPLES
There are thousands of different varieties of apples, and only a handful are available at local garden centers. I discuss the process and joys of creating your own grafted apple trees, opening up a world of heritage and rare apples to the home gardener.