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As temperatures drop and autumn approaches, an abundance of delicious and nutritious fall produce will come into season. That means it's time to say goodbye to fresh summer produce like tomatoes and ...

No matter how small your vegetable garden is—raised beds or otherwise—it's crucial to not the same veggies in the same spot every year. Farmers and home gardeners use this practice, called crop ...

Because fresh produce doesn't have to end once summer does. Fall brings hoodies, Halloween, and a chance to focus on plants that thrive in cool temperatures. Whether you want to grow vegetables you ...

Can't seem to get rid of those pesky rodents, no matter how many traps you set? Well, your fall vegetable garden might be the reason. If rats are the issue, you can't just let them be. Rats can wreak ...

Understanding gardeners' favorite vegetable companion plants can help you grow healthier, tastier beets, potatoes, carrots, and other fall vegetables. Companion plants are plants that are grown close ...

What’s actively growing in your vegetable garden in the middle of October? You may have some late winter squash yet to be harvested, but warm-season stalwarts such as cucumber and summer squash are ...

Most lettuce plants mature in 55-65 days, but because their seeds don’t germinate well in the heat, it’s best to start them indoors or buy starter plants at the nursery. (Jessica Damiano) As I was ...

There’s lots of planting to be done in our vegetable gardens this month. The late summer/fall vegetable garden includes plantings of both warm-season vegetables (many of the same ones we planted in ...

In the final edition of their 129-year rivalry before taking a season off in 2026, No. 6 Oregon (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) fought its way past Oregon... The term “takeover” doesn’t often get used in a team ...