September always seems to be playing with our gardening psyche. According to University of Missouri Extension, and basically every other credible planting calendar, we should be seeing some solid growth patterns on our cool-season vegetables this time of year. Of course, weather depending… By Matt Even [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2017 issue.] September always
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Gardeners, do not focus on diseases themselves, be keen on disease prevention. While it’s always important to know what’s happening to your vegetable garden, even with a trained eye, it can be difficult to distinguish one disease over another. By Matt Even [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener July/August 2017 issue.] Gardeners, do not focus on diseases
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Brassicaceae is a plant family with popular spring garden members including broccoli, kale, collards, radish, and cabbage. By Brigitte Zettl [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener April 2016] Brassicaceae is a plant family with popular spring garden members including broccoli, kale, collards, radish, and cabbage. Brassicas are super foods high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and the cancer-fighting
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Most fads come in some sort of a box or a package, but when it comes to the “green smoothie” craze, there are no gimmicks or tricks to it. By Jennifer Schamber [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener July/August 2015 issue] Most fads come in some sort of a box or a package, but when it comes
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Everyone knows I’m a huge vegetable gardening addict. From the time I could walk I helped and played in my darling grandmother’s vegetable garden. By Steffie Littlefield (This article first appeared in The Gateway Gardener April 2016 issue.) Everyone knows I’m a huge vegetable gardening addict. From the time I could walk I helped and played in my darling grandmother’s
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There are many ways to preserve your summer harvest and extend your enjoyment of self-grown produce into the fall and winter. You might regret giving all your produce away come winter when you have a hankering for locally grown produce. By Mara Higdon (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2015 issue.) There are many ways to
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Towards the end of summer, I get a little lazy, especially when it comes to lettuce and spinach. In the spring, I plant my lettuce in rows, organize the colors, and set out designs. By Mara Higdon (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2014 issue.) Towards the end of summer, I get a little lazy, especially
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The best tasting vegetable I’ve ever had is rhubarb! A close relative to sorrel, rhubarb has a unique tart flavor that brings back memories of my grandmother’s kitchen. By Mara Higdon This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener June 2015 issue. The best tasting vegetable I’ve ever had is rhubarb! A close relative to sorrel, rhubarb has a
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If your summer vegetable garden left you wanting more, now is the time to start thinking about a fall garden. By Robert Weaver If your summer vegetable garden left you wanting more, now is the time to start thinking about a fall garden. In our region of Missouri and Illinois late July and August is the perfect time for planting
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There are a wide variety of summer squash available for gardeners to try. Don’t limit yourself to zucchini! By Mara Higdon [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener July/August 2014 issue.] There are a wide variety of summer squash available for gardeners to try. Don’t limit yourself to zucchini! There are yellow squash, patty pans, round and oval
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