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- 1Gardener wraps up the plot for winter●The garden is almost wound down for winter. Squash harvested, winter rye planted. Swiss chard and zucchinis are still ha
A home gardener reports the season is nearly over: squash has been harvested, winter rye is in the ground, and Swiss chard and zucchinis are still producing. The update captures the late-autumn transition in the garden, with hardy crops hanging on while the rest of the plot is put to bed for the colder months.
- 2Plant cereal rye this fall to ready garden soil for 2027▼Grounded Living: Plant cereal rye this fall and prepare garden soil for success in 2027
Garden advice column Grounded Living recommends sowing cereal rye this autumn as a cover crop to improve soil over winter and set up vegetable gardens for a strong 2027 growing season. The piece explains how the rye protects bare ground, adds organic matter and suppresses weeds before spring planting.