About Home: Get Ready for Fall Harvests

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor As we head into the last days of August, many of us are thinking about shorter days and cooler nights and the crispness of autumn. As our summer winds down so do our gardens which means fresh fruits and vegetables on the dinner table. To plan your fall harvest, check out these articles that will inspire you to get the most out of your home garden. How Do You Know When to Pick? While it might seem simple, knowing when to pick vegetables is a little more complex than you might've thought. Picking at the peak of ripeness will guarantee that your veggies taste sensational. See More About:  vegetable gardening  organic gardenin  when to plant Canning and Preserving 101 Whether you've grown your own fruits and vegetables or purchased large baskets at your local farmer's market, canning is the way to go to preserve that summertime taste and freshness without compromising nutrition. See More About:  dehydrating  recycling  pressure cooking How to Plan a Fall Harvest Just because our gardening season is drawing to a close doesn't mean you can't keep planting and picking well into the fall. That is, if you follow this guide to planning a fall harvest. With tips on what to plant, where and when, you'll be stocked with veggies all winter long. See More About:  sustainable farming  growing crops  season extension Plant a New Vegetable Every Week If you're into fall gardening but aren't sure about planting an entire new crop, check out this list of veggies that grow fast and easy in cool temps. Everything green and delicious will be dressing your dinner table with very little time and energy. See More About:  vegetable gardening  succession planting  garden plans Home Ads Vegetable Garden Vegetable Seeds Garden Plants Garden Vegetables House and Garden Featured Articles Make a Hardwood Cutting Board Pick Paint Colors For Your House How to Use Faux Finishes Top 3 Home Buying Mistakes Free Small House Plans How to Clean Your Pet's Ears   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement