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How to Plant a Fall/Winter Garden

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How to Plant a Fall/Winter Garden
As summer wanes and the days grow shorter, it's time to transition your garden to planting fall and winter crops. Gardening in cooler months can be incredibly rewarding, providing fresh produce during a time when many gardens lie dormant. 

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Planting a Garden for Birds, Bees & Butterflies

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Planting a Garden for Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Creating a garden that welcomes and sustains a diverse array of wildlife is not only a joy for the senses but also a meaningful contribution to biodiversity conservation. Birds, bees, and butterflies play crucial roles in pollination and maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems. 

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How To Always Have Greens Coming Out of the Garden!

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How To Always Have Greens Coming Out of the Garden!
Planting in succession is an ideal way to keep your harvest coming out of the garden as long as possible.  Depending on where you live, your season may be long or short.  The good news is there are great ways to expend your harvest on the front and back end of your season.

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Fall | Winter Seed Varieties

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Fall | Winter Seed Varieties

Interested in extending your bounty through fall and well into winter? Planting in the late summer is the perfect way!  Enjoy harvesting fresh herbs and vegetables to enhance your meals throughout the holiday season and into the new year! Cold weather can sweetens certain vegetables and remove bitter and spicy traits. Some flowers also require a period of vernalization and prefer to overwinter and blossom in the spring. 

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