Although it's still winter, the solstice is behind us, and longer days are in sight. There will soon be more time to spend outside enjoying the luxury of your balcony or even your beautiful courtyard ...

Think it's too early to plant veggies? January is actually the ideal time to get many crops started, whether they're planted ...

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, ...

Spring break is spring vegetable planting time. Cool season, spring vegetables are easy to grow, just the right size for small gardens and are packed with healthy nutrients. Sets of asparagus, garlic, ...

Weekend Gardener Valle Novak explores adaptable spring planting approaches that blend beauty, accessibility, and practical ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Before taking action, I walk my hardiness zone 7 gardens and property slowly. I have foundation plantings and a decorative ...

While much of the garden lies dormant throughout January, there are still plenty of jobs to be done. This includes pruning, mulching, as well as sowing fruits and vegetables. According to 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 ...