Remember that example about your relative’s treasured jewelry? Heirloom seeds are similar to family heirlooms in that they get their start by being passed down through multiple generations.
By definition, heirloom seeds must be open-pollinated, meaning that the plant’s flowers are pollinated via natural means like insects, birds, or even wind—no human intervention.
Season extension is exactly how it sounds—it’s any technique or tool that lengthens the summer growing season. Whether you’re growing heat-loving plants in October or cool-season crops in January, season extension can help improve plant productivity, yields, and harvest quality.
One often overlooked fall chore is sanitizing seed trays and storing them for the winter. Even if you don’t get true winter in your area, fall is still a great time to clean and organize your spring seed-starting equipment so you’re more than ready for the next growing season.
The summer garden is great. The bountiful harvests of tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh herbs are so good that it’s easy to eat it all fresh. And if you can’t quite eat it all, you can turn to canning, freezing, or...
Once you have a couple of growing seasons under your belt, it’s time to turn your attention to cover cropping. Cover crops are a group of grasses, legumes, and other plants that are cultivated during the off-season to improve soil...
Are you sprouting? If you’re not, you should start. ASAP. Sprouting seeds at home is a simple and cost-effective way to add nutritious greens to your diet—and all you need to get started is a canning jar, sprouting lid, water,...
Fall gardening is just as enjoyable as summer gardening, if not more so, since the weather is significantly more bearable. The days are cooler and it rains more frequently—meaning that you have to water less. Pest pressure is also typically less intense than in midsummer, and some of the best-tasting, most nutritious vegetables thrive in the cooler months.
Keep reading for 15 easy-to-grow vegetables that you can start from seed this month for an abundant autumn harvest.
Preserving food from the garden is a great way to reduce food waste and enjoy nutritious homegrown produce year-round. It also has the added benefit of reducing food miles, plus is a great way to save on grocery bills.
Skip to content
