Northern & Central Midwest
October, 2000
Regional Report
In the Garden
Winter Squash and Pumpkins
The first hint of fall always sends me scurrying to check out jack-o-lantern candidates, but this year, for the first time, we grew our own pumpkins. As if planned, our pumpkin vine produced two perfect-sized squash for my two daughters. The girls have...
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Resources
Books
Growing Perennials in Cold Climates Growing Perennials in Cold Climates , by Mike Heger and John Whitman (Contemporary Books, 1998;...
Recipes
Mashed Potatoes and Squash Sshh! Don't tell the kids! This is a dish with superb flavor and a vitamin punch like no other....
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Regional Reminders
- Prune Raspberries
- Test the Soil
- Plant Trees and Shrubs
- Grow Herbs on Your Windowsill
- Start Feeding the Birds
