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Preserving pumpkin and squash
Published on November 9, 2016
Enjoy tastes of fall throughout the winter months. -
Storing and saving tender plant bulbs during winter
Published on November 8, 2016
It’s not too late to plan for next year’s garden party. Now’s the time to dig up tender, summer-flowering bulbs, tubers, rhizomes and corms and store them for winter. -
Don’t sweep your leaves to the curb! Mulch them back into your lawn or garden
Published on November 7, 2016
Mulching leaves back into your lawn will provide a natural source of nutrients that will improve the growth of your lawn. -
Jerusalem artichokes: Tasty and versatile
Published on October 31, 2016
Despite its’ name, Jerusalem artichokes have no connection to Jerusalem and are not an artichoke, but they are very versatile and good to eat. -
Boxelder bugs complete their fall stampede
Published on October 27, 2016
Your house is the perfect spot for boxelder bugs to spend winter. Consider these management tips. -
Blanching fruits and vegetables
Published on October 24, 2016
Why do we have to blanch produce before canning or freezing? -
Cranberry harvest in Michigan
Published on October 21, 2016
What I learned about harvesting cranberries after visiting DeGrandchamp Farms in South Haven, Michigan, to see the cranberry harvest. -
Fall is a good time to control viburnum leaf beetles
Published on October 13, 2016
Control viburnum leaf beetles in fall and winter to lessen damage in spring. -
Pest-free gardens begin with fall cleanup
Published on October 12, 2016
Using integrated pest management in your garden now will decrease your chances of insect pests and diseases next year. -
Fall cleanup in vegetable gardens
Published on October 10, 2016
Soil testing, removing plant material and adding organic mulches, compost and cover crops are all smart gardening techniques for fall cleanup.