9117 MEN Collector Series Organic Gardening

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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 makes an excellent companion to strong herbs, such as rosemary, well into winter.

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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