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What are Persephone Days, and Why Knowing Will Make You a Better Gardener
Knowing when the Persephone Days begin will help you plan for a green and productive winter garden. I also find this information helpful in knowing when the best time to start my cool season spring plants. Successful winter gardening is getting a head start. This means knowing when to time plantings so that they will begin to reach maturity when the Persephone Period begins.
Garden in Cold Frames this Winter! The Why and the How
Folks have been growing in cold frames for centuries, and whether you live in a region where winters are consistently cold and chilly, or a mix of mild temps, building cold frames into your gardens are a wonderful way to extend your season.
Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere!
Growing your own pumpkins is fun and easy -- if you have enough space in your garden -- and the uses are endless: the roasted seeds are a delicacy, the flavorful meat is good baked by itself or in soups and pies, and it's even possible to make melon-flavored wine from pumpkin!
Field Corn for the Home Gardener
Add homegrown grits and cornmeal to your harvest next fall - it might be easier than you think! Find out why growing field corn in your garden is worth it.