Even during the coldest days of the year, I love being able to go out to my garden and grab some basic vegetables and herbs. It’s how I plan what to grow over winter: carrots, celery, onions, and ...

Does anything beat a steaming bowl of soup on a crisp winter's day? For humans, animals and plants alike, winter can be the toughest time of year, but something tasty to harvest can buoy even the ...

May offers huge opportunities for planting vegetables, as many popular crops can be added to any productive garden this month. Whether you buy young plants or sow seeds, it can be a busy month. I love ...

January can feel like the longest, darkest part of the winter, so you'd be forgiven for not prioritizing your backyard at the moment. Come spring and summer, though, you might regret not getting green ...

Raising transplants of flowers and vegetables gives more time for overwintered crops such as leeks and pansies to finish, and for the ground to be prepared for sowing direct. It is also cheaper than ...