Let me introduce you to one of my favorite “weeds”—lamb’s quarters. You might already have it growing in your yard without even realizing it. Most people pull it out without a second thought, but once you get to know it, you might actually start planting it on purpose.

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Fall is the time for planting garlic on your homestead. Garlic bulbs take a long time to develop, so you won't be harvesting your crop until sometime in July or even August.

There are two main types of garlic, hardneck and softneck. The best type for you will depend on your hardiness zone. If you d...