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A simple fall technique using pruning and reduced watering can force green tomatoes to ripen quickly before frost damages...

How to Ripen Green Tomatoes Fast in Fall

A simple fall technique using pruning and reduced watering can force green tomatoes to ripen quickly before frost damages the crop.

2026-09-27
Gardeners can plant six herbs in August to extend the harvest into fall, with some lasting until frost or returning next...

Six herbs to plant in August for fall

Gardeners can plant six herbs in August to extend the harvest into fall, with some lasting until frost or returning next spring.

2026-08-30
Applying tomato feed to patio containers in late summer encourages a final flush of blooms with its high potassium...

Tomato Feed Boosts Late Summer Flowers

Applying tomato feed to patio containers in late summer encourages a final flush of blooms with its high potassium, hardening plants before frost.

2026-08-29