Northern & Central Midwest
October, 2001
Regional Report
In the Garden
Rugosa Roses
Fall and winter fruits are magnificent right now, inspiring me to plant even more next year. I'm not referring to the typical apples or pears, but to more unusual fruits like rose hips. Some of the beauties this time of year, even though a little...
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Resources
Recipes
Rose Hip Rhubarb Jam Ingredients 1 cup rose hips 1 cup water 4 cup diced rhubarb 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups...
Favorite or New Plant
Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus) Eastern wahoo ( Euonymus atropurpureus ) is in full fall fruit right now, with bright pink...
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Regional Reminders
- Add Organic Matter
- Wait to Mulch
- Prevent Rodent Damage
- Mulch Hardy Crops
- Store Apples Properly
