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Owen Sullivan in Gardening in the Heat

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This week's storms remind me why October gardening here is such a gamble; the rain and wind can wash out even the hardiest new plantings. If you're setting out vegetables, try raised beds to keep roots from drowning.

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Isaiah Quintero

You’re speaking the truth; October’ll test your patience and your plants. I’ve found a good mulch layer helps too, keeps that soil steady after a heavy downpour. What veggies are you planting this year?

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