Starting Your Autumn Garden in July
Starting Your Autumn Garden in July Introduction July marks the high point of summer’s warmth, but it’s also the perfect launch pad for an autumn garden. By sowing and planting…[...]
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When to Sow Winter Brassicas for Success
When to Sow Winter Brassicas for Success Introduction As summer’s heat wanes and daylight hours shorten, savvy gardeners look ahead to autumn and winter harvests. Winter brassicas—including cabbages, kale, Brussels…[...]
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Planting a Late Summer Salad Bed
Planting a Late Summer Salad Bed Introduction As summer’s intensity begins to ease in August and early September, gardeners have a prime opportunity to sow a late summer salad bed—a…[...]
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Direct Sowing vs. Modules – What’s Best in Summer?
Direct Sowing vs. Modules – What’s Best in Summer? Introduction Summer gardening often ramps up in July and August: beds clear of early spring crops, seedlings harden off, and the…[...]
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What Seeds to Start Now for an Autumn Harvest
What Seeds to Start Now for an Autumn Harvest Introduction As summer’s heat begins to wane and daylight hours shorten, many gardeners mistakenly assume their sowing days are over. Yet…[...]
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Fastest Crops to Sow for August Harvests
Fastest Crops to Sow for August Harvests Introduction August arrives like a last hurrah of the growing season—warm days, balmy nights, and a final burst of garden productivity. But with…[...]
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Growing Quick-Germinating Vegetables in Hot Weather
Growing Quick-Germinating Vegetables in Hot Weather Introduction The height of summer brings both abundant sunshine and soaring temperatures. While many gardeners fret over seedlings failing to emerge in the heat,…[...]
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