winter garden

  1. Gardening

    Preparing your garden for winter

    By Heather Barnett on Sep 7, 2012
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    As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, it's time to think about preparing your yard for the chilly months ahead....
  2. Gardening

    Grow lettuce in your cool-season garden

    By Melissa Dunlap on Sep 4, 2012
    One of the easiest vegetables to grow, lettuce is a cool-weather crop that will keep you eating fresh homemade salads well into fall. 
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    Winter Composting

    By Melissa Dunlap on Dec 12, 2011
    Composting isn't only a summer garden chore. You can do it all year-round! Decomposition is a bit slower in the colder months, but...
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    Frost-loving Veggies

    By Melissa Dunlap on Oct 3, 2011
    When growing vegetables, an early frost is a big concern. Many vegetable plants can die when exposed to frost, but there are a few...
  5. Gardening

    Zone 6 Planting Schedule

    By Melissa Dunlap on Mar 23, 2011
    Ensuring a successful harvest from your vegetable garden means planting at the right time for your region. Zone 6 includes cities...
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    Zone 5 Planting Schedule

    By Melissa Dunlap on Mar 23, 2011
    Knowing when to start seeds and when to transplant them into your garden will help you maximize your harvest. The rules for when to...
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    Growing Cabbage

    By Melissa Dunlap on Mar 14, 2011
    Cabbage is one of the vegetable staples included with corned beef in a St. Patrick's Day meal, but cabbage is a nutritious addition...
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    Growing Turnips

    By Melissa Dunlap on Jan 28, 2011
    Okay, you're thinking turnips , and you're thinking bland. You may be surprised to know that new turnip varieties are packed with...
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    Growing Broccoli

    By Melissa Dunlap on Jan 24, 2011
    Broccoli is delicious raw or cooked, and with its cancer-preventative properties, it's hard to find a good reason to ignore this...
  10. Gardening

    Frost Damage

    By Melissa Dunlap on Dec 30, 2010
    An unexpected frost doesn't always mean the end of your winter garden. When frost damage hits, the results can be ugly.
  11. Gardening

    Holiday Garden Decorations

    By Melissa Dunlap on Dec 6, 2010
    Holiday decorations need not be limited to extensive illuminated displays on the roof and themed decorations inside the four walls...
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    Winter Vegetable Garden

    By Heather Lacey on Nov 17, 2010
    Although the main gardening season has come and gone, you may not realize that there are vegetables that can grow well in winter.
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    Want Homegrown Vegetables in Winter?

    By Heather Lacey on Nov 16, 2010
    The weather outside may be harsh and cold, but the interior of your home offers a perfect climate for year-round vegetable...