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October Gardening: Tasks and Tips

Jeanne — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

October is the time of year for pumpkins, squash, scrunching through piles of fall leaves, and enjoying the last of the lovely weather before winter sets in. Here in Virginia, October can go either way — sometimes it stays warm, and sometimes the first frosts move in and finish off the summer vegetables. At this...

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September Gardening: Tasks & Tips

Jeanne — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:37:46 +0000

Fall is the time for mums, for pumpkins, and another round of pansies — for soft golden twilights and leaves crunching underfoot. September is the last month here in zones 6 and 7 when the garden is still lush and full. We’re harvesting the last of the tomatoes here at Seven Oaks, my farm near...

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August in the Garden: Late Summer Delight

Jeanne — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:28:32 +0000

August in the Garden: Tasks, Tips, and a Look Ahead to Fall Here in South Central Virginia, August has always felt like “back to school” season. By mid-month, the local schools are back in session, and with two universities in our small town, the stores fill up with dorm supplies and school gear. What a...

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