Looking for a way to stop stink bugs from invading your home this fall? Now is the time to act – before the ones gathering outside find their way in! …
Homemade applesauce is one of my favorite things to make when apple season arrives. Whether we’ve picked apples from our own trees or brought home a bag from a local …
Wondering how to ripen the last of your green tomatoes still hanging from your plants before the first frost arrives? As summer begins to fade and the cooler temperatures of …
Want to know the biggest secret to successfully saving marigold seeds from your plants to grow again next year? Marigolds are one of the easiest annual flowers to grow from …
Looking for a few simple ways to get your pepper plants to ripen as many peppers as possible in September? Before the growing season comes to an end? By the …
There is nothing quite like a big bowl of homemade chili on a cool fall day – especially when you can make it with fresh tomatoes, peppers and onions picked …
One of the best things you can do for your garden this September is to plant a cover crop – even if your tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables are still …
Looking for a safe and effective way to kill poison ivy plants growing around your property? As it turns out, late summer and fall are the best times of all …
Wondering what flowers you need to deadhead in late summer – and which you can leave alone? As it turns out, knowing which flowers to remove and which to leave …
Did you know that fall is one of the most important times of all to give your peony bushes a little attention? From cutting them back to dividing and transplanting …
If you have a lot of cayenne peppers ripening in your garden, one of the best and easiest ways to use them is to make your own homemade hot sauce. …