Friday, October 10th, 2008

Fall Gardening

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The frost is on the pumpkin in some parts of the country, apples are in season, and farmers are finishing up their harvests -- so how did your garden grow? In this segment, we'll talk about fall gardening, from crops that can be planted now, to what you can do now to prepare your garden for next year. We'll also take a close look at the mysteries of the compost heap. Can a little planning and a little effort turn waste into valuable fuel for your garden?

Guests

Barbara Damrosch
Co-owner of Four Season Farm
Gardening columnist for The Washington Post
Author of "The Garden Primer."
Harborside, Maine

Deborah Martin
Co-author of "The Complete Compost Gardening Guide"
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Related Books

The Garden Primer: Second Edition

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