Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...
For a sustainable and eco-friendly garden, consider growing low-maintenance perennial vegetables.
Think it's too early to plant veggies? January is actually the ideal time to get many crops started, whether they're planted ...
Weekend Gardener Valle Novak explores adaptable spring planting approaches that blend beauty, accessibility, and practical ...
Kale is a cold-hardy vegetable that can be planted in the early spring. Powdery mildew can shorten the productive life of many vegetables. Looking for disease resistance when choosing vegetable ...
The time to plant summer vegetables is so close you can almost taste it! Seed displays and racks of luscious transplants at garden centers are both tempting. Which method of growing veggies should you ...
Although there are many old sayings such as, “Plant your potatoes when the oak leaves are the size of a mouse’s ear,” I would rather depend on soil temperature and calendar dates. Besides, who really ...
Which spring vegetables should you plant? The changing seasons bring with them blooming flowers, baby animals and a new chance to exercise your green thumb. Spring often inspires us to clear out the ...
Spring is here, and for many that means it's time to start planting vegetable gardens. April's warmer weather can be the perfect time to start working in the garden, but there are some vegetables that ...
In September, many of us are cleaning up the garden, removing dead plants, and gathering the last of the summer harvest. It's true that it's not as common to have a fall garden, and that's truly a ...
A garden journal is a useful tool to organize planning, track chores and supplies and celebrate successes.