Fall brings out the best in vegetables. Prolonged periods of mild temperatures bring high-quality produce, says extension horticulturist Tom LeRoy. Thing is, we must start now — or at least get beds ...

GREENS SEEDS: Lettuce can be direct seeded into the garden now through the end of February. Good cultivars include Black-seeded Simpson, Oakleaf, Redsails, Cos Romaine and Buttercrunch. VEGGIES NOW: ...

Fall's milder temperatures bring out the best flavors in home vegetable gardens. Insects and disease are less bothersome. And we can grow warm- and cool-season crops. Warm-season vegetables are ...

Vegetable plants are expensive. To get the best yield out of them, you need to pay attention to more than just the soil, sun, and watering. You need to get your plants off on the right foot by ...

It’s time to get ready for fall vegetable gardening. We know, we know: It’s still hot outside. Falling leaves and crisp autumn air feel an eternity away. But for some of our favorite cool-season ...

Did you know that the fall season is actually the best time to plant your veggies? It's true - your shrubs, vegetables, flowers, etc. have a much better chance of surviving if you set them out in the ...

Virtually any container that you can cut or punch drainage holes into can be used for vegetable gardening. Styrofoam ice chests, livestock watering troughs or recycled 5-gallon paint buckets can work ...

If you have a newfound interest in gardening, you’re not alone. In the years since the pandemic, America has more growers than ever. But while a horticultural hobby can be rewarding, and even ...

We are in the midst of one of the few cold spells predicted by The Old Farmer’s Almanac for this winter. On average, we’re above normal temperatures this winter, with NOAA (National Oceanic and ...

Plants don’t thrive in isolation—they need friends (just like us). One common theory touted by a number of master gardeners says that pairings of certain plants will help them thrive, while other ...