51 48 Grafting Fruit Trees
Fuse stems with rootstocks to form fast-growing, fruitbearing plants.
51 The Dirt on Composters
If you dig composting and want a tidy setup, try hiding your heap inside one of these bins or tumblers endorsed by our readers.
54 The Historic Art
of Trellising
Colonial Williamsburg has mastered the art of using trellises in their gardens to ease the growth and harvest of everything from beans and peas to tomatoes and cucumbers.
DIY PLANS 58 Nifty Potting Bench Plans Build a convenient in-garden work surface with storage for small tools and supplies.
61 DIY Greenhouse for
Winter Growing
66 so with electric lights indoors. Plus, you can build it with lowcost materials.
66 8 DIY Cold Frames for
Year-Round Gardening
Expand your growing season and upcycle local materials by building one (or a few!) of these simple, inexpensive cold frames.
SPRING 70 Create an Edible Landscape A garden writer gives her outdoor dining area a European feel with four table grape varieties you can enjoy fresh off the vine. Her garden is just one example in this colorful feature.
76 Expert Tips for
Growing Early Tomatoes
Want to fulfill your cravings and make your neighbors jealous? Add a whole month to your fresh-tomato season with these proven techniques.
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78 78 Spring’s Sentinels:
Asparagus and Chives
These two perennials arrive in the garden at the same moment, which makes them natural companions on the springtime table.
83 Grow Red Peppers
Here’s how to enjoy the rich, sweet flavors of ripe red peppers.
86 All About Growing Broccoli As the most popular member of the cabbage family, broccoli pops up in everything from quick appetizers to elaborate main courses.
88 Grow Superb Strawberries
Growing your own is the best way to get first-rate flavor.
91 Enjoy Fresh Blackberries
They’re prolific and perennial – just about anyone can enjoy these tasty berries.
94 Grow Great Lettuce
This reliable crop is a top choice for any food garden.
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SUMMER 100 Surefire Summer Squash Expert advice, plus a secret to great flavor revealed!
104 Grow Your Own
Shiitake Mushrooms
Take these steps to fruit your own fungi for money, food, and fun.
108 All About Growing
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are productive and quick to mature, making them a rewarding crop for both new and veteran gardeners.
110 All About Growing Melons Delicious and packed with nutrition, melons have delighted gardeners for centuries.
122 116 All About Growing
Swiss Chard
Swiss chard has brought color, flavor and nutrition to gardens since the time of Aristotle.
118 The Other Onions
Don’t forget about the fall varieties like shallots, bulbing leeks, and multiplying onions.
122 #1 Expert Shares
Organic Potato Tips
Professional potato producer Jim Gerritsen provides the full scoop on successfully growing and storing spuds.
126 Grow Great Garlic
Use this season-by-season guide to cultivate a treasure trove of fat, flavor-packed cloves.
128 Grow Your Best Fall Garden
FALL 112 3 Rare Root Crops
You Should Be Growing
Experience the unique flavors of crosnes, salsify, and skirret by adding these unsung treasures to your vegetable garden.
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Here’s expert advice for the next half of the gardening season.
134 Grow and Cook With
Kohlrabi and Rosemary
Don’t be deterred by kohlrabi’s quirky appearance. Its crisp flesh
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140 Fall Flavors: Perfectly
Paired Apples and Onions
Root and fruit, savory and sweet, onions and apples complement each other in the garden and in delicious autumn dishes.
146 Sweet Potatoes and
Shallots to Savor
Easy to grow and store, these roots pair well when tossed into decadent dishes.
WINTER 152 Winter Gardening: Best
Crops and Varieties
Don’t limit your harvests to summer, no matter your region. Grow these 13 crops that have proved they can take biting winter temps.
156 Grow Veggies
With Quick Hoops
Double your garden’s productivity with these simple, inexpensive low tunnels.
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