Once the fall harvest is in, it seems like there's little for us gardeners to do but peruse seed catalogs and make plans for spring. But if you want to keep growing food throughout the winter, there's ...
Gardeners start seeds indoors to save money, access specific varieties and extend the harvest season. Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers are good for indoor starting, while others like cucumbers and ...
This tender crop grows best in areas with full sun and well-draining soil.
Depending on your hardiness zone, here's what you can start growing in January to get a jumpstart on your spring garden. Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and ...
For gardeners, January and February can be long months with few options for hands-on gardening activities if we exclude tasks such as ordering seeds and supplies or planning for the upcoming gardening ...
Cool season vegetables, such as spinach and radishes, are ideal for direct seeding in March. Gardeners should ensure their garden beds are prepped in late fall or during warmer winter days. Container ...
You can’t beat homegrown edible plants for high-impact flavor and nutrition. The longer they go from soil to fork, the weaker their content — from flavor-enhancing sugars to immune-system-boosting ...
It's sometimes difficult and expensive to get our hands on all the vegetables and fruits we enjoy, especially out of season. Fortunately, you can grow your supplies from scratch, and you don't need ...
Gardeners have different reasons for starting certain vegetable seeds indoors to produce their own transplants for their garden. For some gardeners, the motivating factor is cost, as you can typically ...