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Not winterizing your vegetable garden ... soil with shredded leaves and straw. Keep in mind, though, that mulch does keep soil cooler in spring, so it may delay planting in areas with cooler ...

The primary vine is the main stem growing directly from the base of the plant ... If your garden is in a windy, exposed area, consider making a wind-break around your plants with straw bales to ...

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My go to favourite has to be chesnok red. I always mulch my garlic with a seed free straw and I layer a few inches at planting and layer a few more inches on top once I see growth and make sure to ...