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The Incredible Seed Guide to Backyard Composting
Guide to Succession Planting
Taking the time to succession plan now, while things are still slow, will help keep you on track when things get busy in May and June.
Succession planting is a fantastic and creative way to make the most out of your growing season and your garden space. Instead of planting once in late Spring and harvesting in late Summer, you can enjoy a steady, continuous harvest throughout the entire growing season!
Cold Hardy Perennials for Zone 4
Growing Leeks & Onions From Seed
North American Native Trees: The Pawpaw Tree
Although threatened by deforestation, the wonderful Pawpaw is making a big comeback.
Pawpaw is found almost exclusively in the wild and is difficult for the average person to find - which gives this tree almost mythical status among growers and foodies. The best way to get a hold of Pawpaw fruit is to grow it yourself - and fortunately it is quite easy to cultivate!
Our Guide To Season Extension
Frost dates don’t have to forecast the end of planting or harvesting.
With a rise in food and fuel prices and a shift towards eating more local, seasonal, and organic food, more gardeners are interested in learning how to grow more of their own food.
It is totally possible, even in places with cold, harsh winters, to harvest food in all four seasons!