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πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ Your garden: Are you planting anything this fall?

Are you planting anything this fall? Autumn can be a great time to add long-lived plants like trees, shrubs, and perennials. You can also plant more temporary cover crops or simply pick up some fall mums or flowering annuals. What are you most looking forward to planting this fall? Trees for the Landscape Fruit Trees or Shrubs Perennials and/or Flowering Bulbs Cool-Season Vegetables and/or Cover Crops Fall Mums and/or Fall Planters Garlic Cheers, Mary Jane Duford...

Sunflowers growing in front of greenhouse

Hello gardening friends! What did you end up growing in your garden this summer? What went well? Let us know below (vote to see the results): What did you have the most success growing this summer? Vegetables Flowers Herbs Fruit Plants Landscaping Plants Houseplants Cheers, Mary Jane Duford https://www.homefortheharvest.com/blog/ You received this email because you signed up on my website to receive email newsletters. If you don't want more emails, please unsubscribe using the link below....

Here are today's gardening reads. Enjoy! Flower garden 🌸 Most popular rose varieties to plant 🌸 How to grow hostas in your landscape 🌸 Munstead lavender (nice culinary variety) 🌸 How to grow clematis plants Herb garden πŸƒ Basil growing basics for beginners 🌿 Companion plants for parsley 🌱 How to prune rosemary Fruit plants πŸ“ Basic types (categories) of strawberry plants 🍎 Common apple tree diseases πŸ‘ How to keep a peach tree small Resources πŸ“ Free vegetable garden planner πŸ’Œ Previous email...

Here are today's gardening reads. Enjoy! Growing vegetables πŸ₯¬ How to grow lettuce πŸ₯• Types of carrots to plant πŸ₯” How long does it take to grow potatoes? πŸŽƒ Companion plants for pumpkins Flower garden 🌸 Planting peony roots 🌹 How to care for rose plants 🌷 Basic types of tulips (main categories) 🌻 When to plant sunflower seeds 'Pink Impression' tulips on April 30, 2024 Farmers Defense sent me these sun β˜€οΈ protecting gardening sleeves. I really like the sleeves (and hope they decrease my farmers...

Here are today's gardening reads. Enjoy! Veggie garden πŸ… When to plant tomatoes outdoors πŸ₯” Using potato grow bags πŸƒ Companion plants for spinach Low-maintenance landscaping plants 🌸 Fertilizing peonies 🌱 When do hostas come up in the spring? πŸ’œ Popular lavender varieties Cheers, Mary Jane Duford www.HomefortheHarvest.com You received this email because you signed up on my website. If you don't want more emails, please unsubscribe using the link below. 2933 30th Ave, Suite #104, Vernon, BC V1T...

Here are today's gardening reads. Enjoy! Articles πŸ₯• Cool-season veggies to plant in April πŸ“ Spring garden planning πŸ«› Easiest vegetables to grow Gardening resources 🌱 Temps for Seed-Starting ❄️ Last Frost Dates Video πŸŽ₯ Raised bed spring prep Flower gardening Hellebores blooming here in Zone 5: You received this email because you signed up on my website. If you don't want more emails, please unsubscribe using the link below. 2933 30th Ave, Suite #104, Vernon, BC V1T 2B8Unsubscribe Β· Preferences

Here are today's gardening faves. Enjoy! These are some of the most popular pieces right now on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and the blog. Flower showcase 🩷 Pink roses 🧑 Double tulips πŸ’› Sunflower ideas Vegetable growing guides Here are some veggies you can plant outside as soon as the soil thaws: πŸ₯• How to grow carrots πŸ₯¬ How to grow lettuce πŸ₯¬ How to grow kale Here are some veggies you can plant outside once nighttime temperatures stay above about 50Β°F (10Β°C): Tomatoes Peppers Cucumbers Melons...

How I feel about the foot of snow we got last night... Get ready to leaf through some of the funniest greenery giggles that will make even your plants crack a smile... ❄️ Gardening memes 🀭 Please feel free to share any of these memes with your gardening buddies if you think they'd like them! Happy gardening Reader πŸ‘ Cheers, Mary Jane Duford Gardening blogger at Home for the Harvest If you've been forwarded a copy of this email, you can sign up to receive this regular gardening email...

This week, I spent some time winter sowing flower seeds for this year's garden. If you're new to the winter sowing planting method, try planting along with me! Winter Sowing Video See more videos on my YouTube channel here. Happy gardening Reader πŸ‘ Cheers, Mary Jane Duford Gardening blogger at Home for the Harvest If you've been forwarded a copy of this email, you can sign up to receive this regular gardening email newsletter here: Check out "The Harvest" 2933 30th Ave, Suite #104, Vernon, BC...

It's time for winter sowing in my garden! If things are a bit chilly where you live and you're dreaming of springtime, here's a little gardening project you can do in February ❄️ 🌱 Winter sowing 🌱 Happy gardening Reader πŸ‘ Cheers, Mary Jane Duford Gardening blogger at Home for the Harvest If you've been forwarded a copy of this email, you can sign up to receive this regular gardening email newsletter here: Check out "The Harvest" 2933 30th Ave, Suite #104, Vernon, BC V1T 2B8Unsubscribe Β·...