There comes a short pause in a veggie gardener’s time just after all the plants are in and before the battle with weeds or pests begins. This is the perfect time to plan for the fall.
Planning a Fall Vegetable Garden
Tag Archives: fall
Redvein Enkianthus: A Blooming Shrub with Great Fall Foliage
Virtues: We love redvein enkainthus for their clusters of bell-shaped creamy, white flowers marked with radiant red veins that bloom in spring through early summer. Their deep green leaves transform into striking shades of yellow, orange and red in fall.
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus
I have a “Christmas cactus” that always blooms at Thanksgiving. Is there a way to make it bloom a few weeks later?
Fall Vegetable Care: Artichokes, Asparagus, Rhubarb and More
Prepare for the winter season with help from Tricia at Peaceful Valley in her video on fall vegetable care.
Wintering Over Tender Perennials in Containers
I grew some perennials in containers this year that are not hardy in my area. What should I do with them over the winter?
Weather Terms for Gardeners: Frosts and Freezes
What’s the difference between a frost and a freeze, when mentioned on the weather report?
The Come-Back Mum: Chrysanthemum Clara Curtis
Virtues: A truly hardy, perennial mum, ‘Clara Curtis’ will return year after year to bloom with soft pink daisy flowers in the fall.
Frost-tolerant Garden Vegetables
Question: With the first frost coming soon, which vegetables will survive unprotected in the garden?
Learn the Proper Way to Divide Perennials from The New York Botanical Garden
Division is one of the easiest ways to propagate perennials. It’s also a life-saving measure for some plants that need to be divided periodically for the health of the plant. (Irises, coreopses and Shasta daisies will eventually die if they’re … Read Article
‘Karl Foerster’ Feather Reed Grass
Virtues: We love ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass for its feathery spires that appear in the summer and remain upright all through winter. It provides an excellent vertical accent for borders and narrow spaces. Common name: ‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed … Read Article
Butterfly Bush Pruning Schedule
Question: I planted two butterfly bushes. One reached 5 feet, the other 4. Should I cut them back this fall or wait until spring?