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Because fresh produce doesn't have to end once summer does. Fall brings hoodies, Halloween, and a chance to focus on plants that thrive in cool temperatures. Whether you want to grow vegetables you ...

Root vegetables thrive in cooler weather, and many gardeners don't realize that this also makes them perfect for fall planting and extended harvesting. "Fall gardening not only takes advantage of warm ...

Ensure crops have enough time to grow by checking the "days to harvest" information on seed packets. Plant cold weather leaves in September, alliums in October, and winter hardy veggies in November.

This southern favorite is not afraid of the summer heat. Okra is a hardy, drought-tolerant vegetable that you can plant a few months before the first frost for an abundant autumn harvest. Work the ...

Enjoy a harvest earlier in the season by getting these veggies started indoors at the right time.

Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill that space with a quick-maturing vegetable for a tasty fall harvest.