As autumn brings the first frost, it signals the end of the growing season, prompting gardeners to prepare for winter. While some crops can tolerate light frost, others need protection. The article discusses differences between frost and freeze, offers advice on harvesting, and outlines frost tolerance for various fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Category Archives: Plants
Understanding Fall Colors: Trees and Their Transformation
Fall officially arrived in the Midwest! I am totally looking ahead to the cool weather and of course pumpkin spice. What I’m most excited about more than anything else is fall color. Despite the fact we have had very warm days. We are seeing some signs of Fall. Some fall colors have already started. BlackContinue reading “Understanding Fall Colors: Trees and Their Transformation”
Heirloom vs. Hybrids
Should one grow Heirloom or Hybrid plants? This is a discussion that keeps coming up between local gardeners and horticulture professionals. There is a lot of confusion about both types of plants. Heirloom plants can be defined in many ways, but there are some characteristics that many of the definitions share. Heirloom plants are alwaysContinue reading “Heirloom vs. Hybrids”
