As the end of August approaches, summer’s sweltering heat promises to give way into autumn’s cool breezes. And I can’t help but get excited about the upcoming changing of the leaves & the season of pumpkin everything. In looking at fall decor trends, I was inspired to see how much nature’s beauty adds when striving to achieve that perfect fall…
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If you’re considering growing garlic, it’s definitely time to dive in. Learning how to grow garlic yourself is not a complicated process at all. Plus, having fresh, homegrown minced garlic for all your recipes really will make them even more delicious. Garlic is such a versatile spice – you can use garlic on almost any meal. Once you know how…
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Did you know that some trees produce a chemical that is toxic to your vegetable plants? Producing chemicals that inhibit the growth of nearby plants is called allelopathy. In the case of walnut and hickory trees, an allelopathic chemical called juglone causes wilting of some of your favorite homegrown veggies including tomatoes. What makes black walnuts toxic? Toxic juglone produced…
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For those of us living in the south, July and August mark some of the hottest days of the year. Temperatures can hover in the 100s and when you add in the humidity, you really start to see the effects of summer on your tomato plants. While it’s true that tomatoes are sun-loving plants that are tolerant of high temps,…
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The best thing about growing tomatoes is getting to harvest and enjoy your freshly grown fruit. It may seem obvious, but there is a bit of science to deciding when to pick tomatoes. So let’s talk about the best time to harvest your tomatoes and what to do with them once they’re off the plant. Tomatoes can take a long…
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