Here’s some tips to help ensure your garden not only survives the winter but thrives when spring returns.

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Gardening During a Heat Wave

Gardening is a rewarding activity, but during a heat wave, it can present unique challenges. Here are some essential tips to help your garden survive and thrive during a heat wave.

Raised Bed Gardening: A Guide for Beginners

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, raised bed gardening offers numerous benefits that make it an attractive option for all.

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Herbs for Here: Designing an Herb Garden for Our Region

For those with a passion for culinary and aromatic delights, planning an herb garden becomes an exciting endeavor.

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Revitalizing Your Compost for a Bountiful Season

As the winter chill begins to loosen its grip and the first signs of spring emerge, it's time to breathe new life into your compost pile.

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Embracing the Chill: A Guide to Winterizing Your Garden

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to winterize your garden, preserving its beauty and setting the stage for a fresh start when warmer days return.

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Late Summer Compost Care

As we transition from the peak of summer to the approaching fall, it's crucial to pay special attention to your compost pile.

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Pinching Basil Plants: Unlocking Their True Potential

Basil, with its vibrant green leaves and distinctive aroma, is a beloved herb that adds a burst of flavor to countless culinary delights. Whether you're growing basil in your garden or nurturing a potted plant on your windowsill, understanding how to care for it is essential.

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Planning Your Fall Garden in the Mid-Ohio Valley

It might not seem like it now with weather forecasts showing a heat wave approaching next week, but fall is on the way. As the Mid-Ohio Valley transitions from the warmth of summer to the cool embrace of autumn, it's the perfect time to start planning your fall garden.

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Preparing Garden Beds for Winter

It's important to "make your bed" and get garden beds ready for their winter slumber. Doing some cleanup and soil work now will help you have an easier start next spring.

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Saving Seeds

As a result of the events of the past few years, we are in the midst of a gardening renaissance.

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Wet Summer Disease on Tomatoes

Earlier this week, I received some troubling photos from Cynthia, one of our readers. The photos featured tomato leaves that were yellowing, wilting, and spotted.

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