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Discover what Martha is growing in her garden this month along with timely garden tips and
seasonal recipes from her kitchen.
"October is a busy month! Stake and feed fragile trees and shrubs, divide hostas, cut back perennials, plant lots of bulbs for spring blooming and enjoy the final harvest of the season!”
October Gardening Tips
It's Garlic Planting Time!
A guide to fall garlic planting for great results next summer.
Selecting Pumpkins for Cooking and Carving
Learn which pumpkin varieties are best for cooking and which for carving.
Container Trees– How To Grow And Plant Them
Martha’s guide to growing bare root trees in containers and how to plant them.
October Recipes
Spiderweb Pumpkin Pancakes
Use a squeeze bottle to create these fool-proof Halloween pancakes.
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Make simple and sweet pumpkin seed brittle for a seasonal treat!
Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix
Don’t throw out your pumpkin seeds! Use them to make this healthy and delicious snack.
Spooky Season
Start your Pumpkins! Pick out your pumpkins for any carving this week.
Your Trees Are Hungry
Feed them now to set them up for success.
Beat the Frost
Plant your spring blooming bulbs before the first frost for best results!
An Inside Look at Martha's Calendar
See what's sprouting in Martha's garden, and enjoy her delicious seasonal recipes.
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