We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most people think that winter means everything in the garden apart from the tough old evergreens is dead or dormant. But that's not the case.
It may still be winter in much of the country, but those living in temperate climates may already be able to start planting again (lucky you!). Gardeners in the West, Lower and Coastal South can ...
It will soon be time to start planting many cool season crops. There are several reasons to plant a winter garden. Many crops actually taste better and grow best in cooler weather. Also, a winter ...
The end of summer doesn't need to mean the end of fresh produce. If you've been dreading the time of year when the garden beds are empty, it's time to start thinking creatively and move that garden ...
Most readers know that I am an ornamental gardener. I have not vegetable gardened for many years and never have in Amarillo. Texas Gardener magazine publishes spring and fall planting guides. The fall ...
Gardeners have different ways of deciding on what to plant in their vegetable garden. Comparing the relative values of garden crops compared to store-bought produce is one way to make the most ...
Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN

Beat winter blues by growing some leafy greens

In central Illinois, begin starting leafy green seeds indoors around the first or second week of March.
These beginner‑friendly, space‑saving plants thrive when started in early spring and keep producing into summer.
Perennial crops put food on the table year after year. It is a joy to gather kale from the kitchen garden, to cut the first ...
Most people think that winter means everything in the garden apart from the tough old evergreens is dead or dormant. But that's not the case. Even when you grow your own food, there's plenty of crops ...