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Calendula's GardenHi Reader, Well, friends, September is finally here, and I can feel that subtle shift in the air as the summer heat softens into cooler, comfortable mornings. This is my favorite time to enjoy the season's bounty while getting the garden ready for what comes next. September Tips Plant a round of fall crops. Cool season veggies like lettuce, spinach, kale, radishes, and arugula love the milder days of September. If it's still hot out, start them indoors. 7 Cold Hardy Veggies You Can Still Plant For Fall Harvest often and enjoy the bounty. Keep picking tomatoes, peppers, beans, and squash while they're at their peak. Regular harvesting tells your plants to keep producing, so you'll get more from every plant. How to Preserve and Store Your Homegrown Harvest Sow a cover crop on empty beds. Cleared a bed? Instead of leaving bare soil, plant clover, buckwheat, or winter rye. These "green blankets" protect your soil, add nutrients, and cut down on weeds for free. Give Your Empty Garden Beds a Cozy Cover Crop Blanket Keep feeding the pollinators. Late blooming flowers like asters, sedum, and goldenrod give bees and butterflies a much needed meal before winter. Every bloom you add makes your yard a little more of a pollinator paradise. 15 Great Plants For Fall Pollinator Gardens Feed your soil with compost. Spread a layer of finished compost over your beds to replenish the nutrients your plants used all summer. Think of it as a hearty meal that leaves your soil richer and healthier. Dig Deep into Regenerative Gardening for Rich, Healthy Soil Fall Garden PrepIt’s time to start thinking about transitioning your garden into the fall season. Preparing your garden for cooler weather is a crucial step to ensure that your plants thrive over the months ahead.
DIY Fall Planter IdeasIn this guide, we’ll walk you through creating stunning fall planters.
10 Creative Ways to Include Microgreens in Your MealsThese tiny, flavorful greens are not only packed with nutrients but also add a vibrant pop to any dish.
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Welcome to Calendula’s Garden! We share fun garden inspiration, practical garden tips, and strategies to increase your backyard privacy and peace.🌱
Calendula's Garden Hi Reader, Garden time flies when it feels like we’re working under a broiler outside. Early mornings are when I can generally get the most done. Since we are solidly in the triple digits nowadays, microgreens grown indoors are our main source for salad greens. The outside garden is set up for the extreme heat of summer with lots of shade cloth, wind breaks, and heat tolerant vegetables. See the tour here: July Tips It’s hot outside. Here’s how to provide water for birds,...
Calendula's Garden Hi Reader, This month is all about balancing a little light maintenance with plenty of well-deserved relaxation. We've gathered some easy tips to keep your backyard oasis thriving, along with fresh recipe ideas to help you use up that wonderful summer harvest. If you are looking for new ways to use your garden basil or just need a refreshing drink after a day in the sun, we have you covered. Don't forget to treat yourself by checking out June savings at the end of this...
Calendula's Garden Hi Reader, When we carve out space for pollinators, we give bees, butterflies, and other vital insects the fuel they need to keep our ecosystems thriving. You do not need a massive backyard to make a real difference. Even a single window box can become a busy rest stop for local wildlife. Here are a few simple ways to invite nature in this season: 🦋Include native flowers that naturally thrive in your specific region. 🐝Create a simple bee watering station. It will attract...