Northern gardeners (Zones 3–6):
If you want big onion bulbs, plant long-day onions.
They bulb with 14–16 hours of daylight.
Short-day onions grow tall tops, but won’t form full bulbs this far north.

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Epic amount of spaghetti squash in the garden this year! 🌿🍝 I’ve never grown this many before, and I’ll share what made the difference in this harvest.

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September isn’t just about harvest.
It’s time to start planning for winter. Cover crops, winter veggies, protecting perennials.
What’s your strategy?

Tell me how you’re prepping your garden—I might steal a tip or two.
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Looking back on this season, I learned how to protect my cucumber from pests.
What’s the biggest win your garden gave you this year?
Share your garden win—I love seeing your progress.
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Fall is perfect for soil prep.
I’m adding compost and mulch to get my beds ready for spring.
Do you prep now or wait until spring?
Comment your soil tips or questions—I’ll share mine too.
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Pests don’t take a break in September.
How do you handle garden pests this time of year?
Repaly with your best hack—I might try it.
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Want a fall garden that keeps producing?
Leafy greens like spinach, kale, and lettuce thrive now.
I always get a second harvest before frost.
Try planting one this week and tell me which you choose.
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Mid-September is prime harvest time.
Here’s what I’m picking from my garden: Cucumbers and peppers.
What’s coming out of your garden right now?
Drop a photo or tell me about your harvest. #garden #MattTheGardenGuy #GrowWithMatt #MattTheGardener #GardeningWithMatt

I grew this… turmeric! Nothing cooler than pulling something out of the soil that you usually only see at the store.

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My blog post on indoor plant care has arrived! Discover my four essential steps to keep your green friends thriving and healthy. Ready to elevate your indoor garden? Head over to my website to read more: www.mattthegardenguy.com/indoor-garde... #IndoorPlants #PlantCare #MattTheGardenGuy