Fruits & Vegetables

Pumpkin Carving Time

Design and Decor, Fruits & Vegetables, Julie's Blog, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

Pumpkin Carving Time

Around my house, fall means pumpkin carving time! Last weekend, we visited a local pumpkin patch and lugged home a carful of pumpkins for an evening of friends, mulled cider, pumpkin carving, and – of course – pumpkin cheesecake! Check out these scary guys – I’m sure they’ll keep away any Halloween goblins (and possibly frighten the mailman). Read in full.

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How To Use Deer Repellents to Prevent Damage to Your Yard or Garden

Animals & Wildlife, Diseases & Pests, Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn and Garden, Trees & Shrubs by Julie Day

How to Use Deer Repellents

It’s a magical feeling to encounter a graceful deer, peacefully browsing . . . unless your beloved hostas are what’s for breakfast! Whether you live in the country or the city, foraging deer can cause significant damage to landscapes and vegetable gardens. Read on to find out how to protect your yard or garden. Read in full.

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How to Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden

Featured, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

How to Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden

The summer gardening season might be coming to an end, but did you know that you can continue planting and growing vegetables all the way through the fall? Many cool-season vegetables come into their heyday as temperatures drop, and some taste even better once they’re nipped by a light frost. Read on to find out how to plant a fall veggie garden in your yard. Read in full.

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Testing a Homemade Gnat Trap

Diseases & Pests, Fruits & Vegetables, Green Home, Julie's Blog, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

Homemade Gnat Trap

In a perfect convergence of circumstances, my recent love-fest with seasonal fresh peaches provided—in addition to sweet peachy bliss—a perfect laboratory for trying out a homemade gnat trap. Read on to find out how it worked. Read in full.

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Peach Harvest

Fruits & Vegetables, Julie's Blog, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

Peach Harvest

Mmmm, peaches – the ultimate taste of summer! My favorite way to eat a peach is outside on the porch, leaning over the edge, with peach juice running off my elbows. Mid- to late-summer is the best time to find tree-ripened peaches at your local farmer’s market or roadside stand. Read on for tips to finding the best ones. Read in full.

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How to Grow Tomatoes

Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

How to Grow Tomatoes

With so many yummy varieties available, tomatoes are the most popular vegetable in the gardening world. They’re easy to grow, nutritious, and bring a taste of summer to any dinner table. Here’s what you need to know to grow great tasting tomatoes. Read in full.

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How to Treat and Prevent Blossom-End Rot

Diseases & Pests, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn and Garden by Julie Day

How to Treat and Prevent Blossom-End Rot

Blossom-end rot is a troublesome condition that primarily affects tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. It’s easily identifiable as a soggy patch on the bottom (blossom end) of the fruit, which grows into a sunken, round, brownish or black area that soon becomes leathery and moldy. Here’s what you need to know to prevent and treat blossom-end rot. Read in full.

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Mulberry Trees Make Great Addition to Yard

Fruits & Vegetables, Julie's Blog, Lawn and Garden, Trees & Shrubs by Julie Day

Mulberry Trees Make Great Addition to Yard

This summer, I am loving the mulberry trees in the back yard! The ripe fruit is sweet, juicy, and lightly tart, making it an irresistible summer afternoon snack, and the lush trees turn my back yard into a summertime rainforest. Here are some tips for growing and enjoying mulberry trees. Read in full.

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How to Keep Tomatoes from Splitting Open

Ask Julie, Fruits & Vegetables, Lawn and Garden by Ben Erickson

How to Keep Tomatoes from Splitting Open

John asks, “Why do my tomatoes split open, and what can I do about it?”

Splitting usually happens after a hard rain, and it’s caused by the sudden change in moisture. You can’t totally prevent this, but splitting will be reduced if you take steps to keep moisture levels consistent within the plants. Here’s how. Read in full.

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Vegetable Garden: Crop Rotation Made Easy

Diseases & Pests, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Basics, Lawn and Garden, Soil & Fertilizer by Julie Day

Crop Rotation for Your Vegetable Garden Made Easy

Crop rotation is a simple process that is vitally important to the health and productivity of the garden. From disease prevention to nutrient balancing, the benefits of crop rotation make it worth the extra bit of planning required. Here’s an easy-to-remember crop rotation plan for any size garden. Read in full.

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