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My Fall Garden To Do List

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | November 6th, 2009
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This is the beginning of the revamping and reorganizing season. It doesn't feel as fun as the active growing season, but it's a time for stepping back and taking stock. Here's some of the things I have on my list for the month of November.

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The Indoor Vegetable Garden, Part 3

Patti Moreno, contributor | November 5th, 2009

In Part 3 of my Indoor Vegetable Gardening Series, I expand my growing space. Check out how I maximize my indoor growing space.

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All seeds are treated equal, even biennials

Seed Savers Exchange, contributor | November 4th, 2009

Tips and challenges for saving seed from biennial plants in a cool climate. After all, every seed deserves to be saved!

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Sorghum and the Making of Sweet Syrup

susan belsinger, contributor | November 3rd, 2009
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Sweet sorghum syrup, also referred to as sorghum molasses, sorgho, or sorgo, is made by boiling the sweet juice of the sorghum cane. Since it contains iron, calcium, and potassium, sorghum is good for you--unlike other liquid sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup.

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Portable greenhouse saved my veggies from critters and frost

Squirlygirl, member | November 1st, 2009
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I've had a heck of a time trying to grow vegetables in my Connecticut country home. Because I live in a wooded area, I don't get a lot of light and my lot stays cooler than if I had a wide open...

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Growing and Harvesting Winter Lettuce

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | November 1st, 2009
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While lettuces are predominately a cool-weather crop, there are summer varieties available that don't disappoint. They're so easy to plant, grow, and harvest that I try to have lettuces in my garden every season.

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Video: The Indoor Vegetable Garden, Part 2

Patti Moreno, contributor | November 1st, 2009
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In the second installment of my Indoor Vegetable Gardening Series I plant the seeds! Watch to see the different vegetables I am starting.

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Celebrate All Hallow's Eve!

susan belsinger, contributor | October 30th, 2009
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It's not too late to carve a Jack O' Lantern! See the detailed directions below—let your mood lead you to a grimacing pumpkin, a wicked witch—or even a tree of life.

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The Witching Hour: Gardening on the Dark Side

Ruth Dobsevage, editor | October 30th, 2009
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In the spirit of the season, steep yourself in herb lore.

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Video: The Indoor Vegetable Garden, Part 1

Patti Moreno, contributor | October 29th, 2009

In the first installment of my five-part Indoor Garden Video Series, I build an inexpensive plant stand for my sun porch.

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Cool Weather Lettuce for Fall and Winter Gardens

Chris McLaughlin, contributor | October 29th, 2009
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Any gardeners out there planning on having some home-grown lettuce on the Christmas dinner table? What varieties are you planting and where the heck are you?

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Saving Squash Seed

Seed Savers Exchange, contributor | October 28th, 2009
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People have saved squash seeds for hundreds of years. Read about one technique we use to process squash seeds at Seed Savers Exchange and different methods that have been used throughout history.

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QUESTION: Tomatoes

wannabagardner, member | October 25th, 2009
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I want to plant some tomatoes but i am unsure when i should plant them for my part of the country. I live in the south central part of Texas. We enjoy nice fall weather and our winters are...

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