October 12, 2019 - Issue #430

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Quick tips for finishing up those vine crops you grew this fall, preparing them for winter.

Winter squash are designed to last a long time in storage. But some basic principles will get you started with confidence.

After all your hard work, it's time to enjoy your harvest. Here's how to pick your crops.

Check out our plant care and collection of varities of Roses.

Relatively obscure in this country, turnips are a staple in many European kitchens. Check out our plant care guide for turnips and browse our collection of interesting varieties.

The soul of your garden is the soil. A healthy soil translates into a healthy garden. But before you begin adding compost, manure, fertilizer, lime, and other soil amendments, you need to know what type of soil you have and its properties. Clay, silt, and sandy soils all behave differently and have different needs.

How Food Banks Help. Food depositories provide produce to millions of Americans every year, and the need is greater than it has been in a long time. Throughout the country, the numbers of visits to food pantries are increasing. Rising costs of food and other expenses, such as fuel, have put a squeeze on many budgets. Surprisingly, in a country with so many farms and gardens, fresh produce continues to be a rare commodity among many sectors of society, including the working poor, the elderly, and impoverished children.