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And they don't typically form their edible flower buds until their second year of growth. After the mulch is removed, the plant should re-sprout from the roots a short time later. Artichoke plants can be overwintered for many years, with each subsequent...

They absorb the sun's heat throughout the day and use it to insulate the plants housed inside during chilly nights. Simply fill a wide, shallow container with a 50/50 mixture of high-quality potting soil and finished compost.

The second bracket gets screwed into the same position on the opposite end of the same long side. Step 9: Monitor For Ice & Snow Once the plastic is securely fastened over your raised bed high tunnel, all that's left to do is make sure that heavy ice...

Already mourning the decline of your summer garden? Put the soil that comes out of the hole onto a tarp or into a wheelbarrow until you are ready to use it. Step 3 Line the inside of the hole with a row of cement blocks, then stack another row on top,...

Take advantage of winter downtime by preparing your garden soil and farm business goals for the next year's growing season. With a little extra time spent researching the pros and cons of different species, you'll greatly improve your chances of success...

Not just for Thanksgiving, although I will keep that in mind.It's apple, pumpkin, and mums time! Apples and pumpkins make the best pies! And they go hand in hand with college kids (missing Mom's home-cooking) who are home for the holidays.esides baking...

You might think July is too late to plant more cucumbers, but it isn't. This is the time when things typically calm down in the garden. Why not take advantage of that lull to make a batch of pickles?

The ideal temperature in a cold frame is 65 to 75 degrees F during the day and 55 to 65 degrees F in the evening. Secure them to the corners and all sides of the box with 3-inch screws, as shown.

Make a Late Sowing While most gardeners are anxious to get the garden planted as early as possible, making a second or third sowing of cool-season greens is a must for prolonging the harvest.

Poinsettias are among the most popular holiday plants, but they're often treated as a “throw-away” plant. Unfortunately, as soon as the New Year arrives, most of them make their way to the garbage dump or compost pile.

For weeks after the warm-season crops have been killed by frost, these second cold-tolerant crops will continue producing. My favorite late-season crops in are radish, turnips, lettuce, spinach, kale, collards, chard, kohlrabi, mustard greens, baby carrots,...

You'll start to see a new little plantlet growing at the base of the leaf cutting a month or two after you take it. How to Propagate Succulents Using a Leaf Cutting To propagate a succulent from a leaf cutting, first use a clean, sharp knife to cut a...

At Twin Oaks Community, it takes four people about one hour to put on a shade cloth and 30 to 40 minutes to take it off. Grow Warm-Weather Vegetables Dawling goes for crops they'd like to have earlier—tomatoes, peppers, etc.—for a first planting in...

Fasten them on the top with twine or zip ties. This will give you plenty of room for larger containers or more extensive plant displays. Be aware of lead paint on old windows, as well.

For cool-season vegetables, close the cold frame when the temperature dips below 32 degrees F. Move the seedlings in their trays or pots to a closed cold frame for two days. Some cold-loving vegetables that can be direct sown include: beets broccoli Brussels...

It keeps for up to two years! Each fruit weighs six to 10 pounds. There are plenty of delicious fruits and vegetables that are workhorse winter food sources that store for months in the proper conditions .

Tomatoes are susceptible to mineral deficiencies, fungal and bacterial diseases, insect pests, and problems related to watering. CAFNR/Flickr Who doesn't love a fat, funny-looking heirloom tomato ?

For the spice lover who likes creating pesto or other sauces, basil is harvested for the best flavor from July through September. Simply add your favorite spices and grill to crispy perfection.And let's not forget the dessert.

Step 2 Purchase enough flexible PVC pipe to form half-hoops over the bed: one half-hoop for each set of opposing flagpole holders. Weigh down the edges and ends with rocks or bricks to form a secure, closed tunnel.

Avoid adding too much water and fertilizer to the soil in the fall. It's important to order seed garlic—large heads of garlic that are free of sprouting inhibitors—from seed companies in late-summer to early fall, as supplies often run low.

For all of their positives, high tunnels do have a downside: They get hot, requiring constant temperature monitoring. Healthier plants and fewer pests are two additional benefits to growing brambles in high tunnels.

The lightweight polyester fabric AG-19 is the industry standard for good reason: It allows light transmission, protects against frost to 28 degrees F and is reusable. You can pile straw around and over cabbages to create a root-cellar effect right in...

Tags high tunnels , pests , season extenders Some farmers, particularly those in northern climes where the growing season is short, look for season extenders to help elongate the growing season.

Let's take a moment to consider some of the crops that are at their best before summer even has a chance.Do you like fresh green salads? Believe the hype...it's delicious and you should grow your own.

If you live where winters get very cold, say Minnesota, this technique probably won't allow your root crops to survive much past Christmas, but here in Pennsylvania, I've successfully been able to overwinter root crops using this method many times.

Northern growers can also look forward to peppers, tomatoes and melons this summer by planning ahead and choosing varieties wisely. While it's sometimes difficult to find a beefsteak that matures in a short season, Bonnie Best is an heirloom that grows...

The transition of summer ending and winter beginning is upon us. There is so much to enjoy and prepare for. A spectacle of auburn, crimson, magenta, pumpkin and mustard tones set gardens and public areas alight with one last finale of color.