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Seasonal Secrets: Your September Planting Guide for Zone 6

September in Ohio's Miami Valley gets treated like the garden's closing time. And that's understandable. Your summer crops are winding down, the temps at night are dipping, and even the leaves on the trees are just

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Seasonal Secrets: What You Can Plant in March (and What Needs to Wait) for Zone 6

Seasonal Secrets: What You Can Plant in March (and What Needs to Wait) for Zone 6

March 2, 2026  |  spring garden, Vegetables

March in the Miami Valley is a tease. One afternoon you're in a t-shirt soaking up sunshine; the next morning there's frost on the windshield and you're second-guessing everything. If you've been eyeing your bare garden beds (or wandering the aisles with a cart full of maybes), you're not alone. Every year, we hear the same question from fellow gardeners: What can I actually plant right now without losing it all to a late freeze? 

Turns out, there's plenty you can do this weekend.

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Several types of squash. The text reads, "Edible Squash: How to Grow It & Tips for Success"

Edible Squash: How to Grow It & Tips for Success

September 4, 2023  |  Edible Squash, Tips and Tools, Vegetables

This fall you will enjoy the fruits of your summer garden labor. From flowers to vegetables, there are hundreds of different plants you can grow right in your backyard.  

You can even grow plants that are perfect for fall in your home garden. One of the most accessible fall plants is edible squash. 

Edible squash is a great fall treat that not only adds an enchanting splash of yellow, orange, and green to your yard but also brings a tasty treat to your table that the whole family will love.

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Harvesting Vegetables

When to Harvest Your Vegetables for the Best Flavors

August 1, 2022  |  Harvesting, Vegetables

In life, timing is everything. This is especially true when it comes to vegetables.  

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