Fall Garden Vegetables to Direct Sow
Late summer is the perfect time to sow fall crops. Here are 12 vegetables you can seed directly into the garden for an autumn harvest…
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A classic family recipe — sweet, tangy, and crisp.
Crispy little fritters made with fresh zucchini.
A comforting one-pot pasta the whole family loves.
Tangy, spicy, and ready to top anything.
Pretty in pink and perfect on sandwiches.
Too much zucchini? Pickle it for later.
Classic dill-flavored green beans in a jar.
A savory holiday pie with a flaky crust.
A tangy homemade relish that beats anything from the store.
Roasted green salsa in a jar — keeps for up to a year.
A rich, garden-fresh sauce ready whenever you need it.
The tasty solution for an endless zucchini harvest.
Short on space? Grow squash up instead of out — better airflow, fewer pests.
When to pull it, how to cure it, and how to keep it until spring.
No garden? No problem. Grow a full pot of tomatoes on your balcony.
A simple straw layer keeps moisture in and weeds down — and feeds the soil.
Let the slow cooker do the work for a rich, chunky sauce.
Soft, split-top buns that hold up to any topping.
Chewy, spiced cookies passed down through generations.
A flaky, savory pie that's a holiday favorite.
More than ten years ago I planted my first little garden in the backyard. From a few square feet to a yard full of vegetables, I've learned to grow, preserve, and cook the food we eat.
Every recipe and growing guide here is something I've tried in my own garden. I hope it helps you grow good food, cook good meals, and live a good life — one season at a time.
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