Brandy Kemp

October at Denton Grange brings a slower growing season, colorful landscapes, and a chance to appreciate the people who make our little family farm special. Fall reminds us why we love living in West Tennessee. The mornings feel cooler, the leaves begin changing, and our gardens slowly settle down after a long summer. Here at Denton Grange in Bradford, Tennessee, October means more than fall's arrival. It's a time to reflect on another growing season, care for the plants we've worked so hard...

By September in West Tennessee, most of us can tell our gardens have been through summer. The flowers may look tired. Vegetable plants that were producing like crazy in June have slowed down. Containers dry out faster than we can keep up with them, and there is usually at least one corner of the yard we have decided not to look at too closely. That does not mean gardening season is over. In fact, late summer and early fall give West Tennessee gardeners a good opportunity to clean up, plant...

August in West Tennessee can make even the most dedicated gardener want to head inside. By this point in summer, the heat has settled in, the garden may look a little tired, and watering can feel like another item on an already long to-do list. However, gardening does not have to stop just because you are spending more time indoors. Creating an indoor greenhouse at home can be as simple as adding a few houseplants to the rooms you use every day. You do not need a greenhouse room, expensive...