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The striking blooms of crimson clover grow as a fall cover crop.

Soil Improvement

9 Fall Cover Crops for Fertile Spring Soil

Nourish your soil all winter with fall-seeded cover crops that protect from erosion, improve fertility, and break up soil compaction. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares the top 9 science-backed cover crop species, plus the best ways to terminate them in the spring.

A close-up of a garden bed with young beet and cabbage plants growing in it under the bright sunlight. The soil is loose and well-drained, and the plants are evenly spaced.

Edible

11 Crops You Can Still Plant in October

Summer may be over, but gardening season is not! Many crops prefer the cool weather of autumn and thrive throughout the winter in a variety of growing zones. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey describes 11 perfect crops for planting in October.

A close-up of a microclover lawn revealing the intricately patterned microclover leaves. They are small and delicate, with a vibrant green color, creating a lush and dense ground cover.

Ground Cover

How to Replace Your Lawn with Microclover

Rip up your grass and replace your lawn with eco-friendly, drought-tolerant microclover! Former organic farmer and horticulture expert Logan Hailey offers step-by-step advice for a quick and effective lawn replacement in just one weekend.

A view of a high tunnel hoop house. It is a semi-circular structure with metal hoops supporting a translucent, polyethylene plastic. Inside grows a variety of vegetables in different growth stages. The vegetables have leaf sprouts in various shades of green.

Gardening Tips

9 Benefits of Growing in High Tunnels

If you’ve been thinking about adding a high tunnel to your farm or garden and are wondering if it’s worth the hassle, join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses key benefits and some drawbacks to help you decide if this step is right for you.

Fresh young garlic bulbs rest on the rich, brown soil, their papery skins gleaming in the sunlight. Vibrant green leaves emerge from the earth, showcasing their slender, pointed tips, eager to bask in the nourishing soil's embrace.

Vegetables

15 Garlic-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Growing garlic at home is a treat, but it doesn’t come without its share of common yet easily avoidable mistakes. Follow along with small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she goes through 15 common garlic-growing mistakes not to make this fall.

A child plants a pansy in the soil next to other nursery starts in small pots.

Gardening Inspiration

21 Easy Plants to Grow with Kids

Do you want to get your kids out in the garden with you more frequently? Sharing a love of gardening with your kiddos can be so rewarding! In this article, gardening expert and mom Jill Drago will cover 21 easy plants to grow with your kids to get them excited about getting dirty!

A close-up reveals multiple lavender lupine flowers with delicate petals on long, slender stems. The vibrant blooms contrast beautifully with the lush green leaves that surround them.

Flowers

Are Lupines Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Interested in planting some lupines but confused about how they grow? Want to know more about those spiky purple flowers that drift through the meadow each spring? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros examines the varying life cycles within the lupine genus and clears up some confusion surrounding this unusual plant.