Tips for Harvest Time

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Fall weather is officially upon us and with it comes the highly anticipated pumpkin spice phenomenon—and we’re here for it. Pumpkins are so easy to grow, whether for eating, carving, or crafting, that even the most inexperienced gardener will earn their green thumb by growing them. Of course, before you can enjoy these cool-season garden […]

Best Trees for Fall Color

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There are many reasons to anticipate fall—sipping hot cocoa on a cool, crisp evening, pulling out the cozy sweaters, harvesting fall veggies. But one of our favorite reasons is getting to watch the trees transition from their summer color to their fall color. Cloaks of lush green are replaced with brilliant reds, fiery oranges, and […]

Our Favorite Flowers for Fall

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With autumn changes in the air, it’s the perfect time to swap our summer garden for fall flowers. We can enjoy late bloomers that have waited all year to emerge and admire an encore of spring blossoms that we loved so much. There is no need to retire the garden yet, as some of the […]

Fall Vegetable Crops

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Planting seeds in the fall may sound counterintuitive, but believe or not, we still have two to three months of the growing season ahead of us. That is more than enough time to grow another delicious crop of veggies. With a few tricks, like row covers, a cold frame, or a greenhouse, you can even […]

Caring For Pumpkin Plants

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Pumpkins are one of the biggest personalities and most exciting plants in the garden. From their sprawling vines to their huge appetites—it’s a joy to watch the fruit grow large and turn orange like a harvest moon. If there were an emblem for a fall garden, it would be a ripening pumpkin. Here are some […]

Colorful Annuals for Your Fall Planters

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When the hillsides are glowing red and orange, and chilly air sweeps through the streets, many gardeners retire the annuals and begin to put the garden to bed. But our autumns in Virginia and Maryland are long and beautiful. Although some annuals fade at the end of summer, many varieties will complement the ripe apples […]

Top 5 Perennials for Fantastic Fall Color

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Now that autumn is here, and the bright blooms of summer have faded, you might find your garden looking a little glum. Don’t worry; fall is a fantastic season for color! Between blazing foliage and gorgeous, fall-blooming perennials, you can keep your landscape lively this fall and up until the winter! You’ll fall in love […]