If you want to promote higher populations of beneficial insects, cull your buckwheat crops within 20 days of flowering. If ...

Hardy plants, including leeks, chard, kale, and certain cabbage varieties, survive freezing weather. Kale and cabbage ...

Each year in late summer and fall, beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) catches my eye and reminds me of its fantastic fruit ...

As your vegetable garden winds down for the season, it can be tempting to simply let it rest until spring. But what if you ...

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a rewarding crop for the home gardener. I am always amazed that the growth it pushes out in fall ...

Preparing a raised bed garden for winter will set you up for success in the spring. Take care of a few simple maintenance tasks in the fall, and you'll be ready to go when the next growing season ...

Mulch protects the plants from scalding temperatures, prevents weeds from overtaking the crop, and enriches the soil with nutrients. It's a great tool, but be careful with mulching — you can easily ...

New research has found cover crops that are viable in Washington's normal "off season" don't hurt the soil and can be sold as ...

Planting more cover crops this fall is one way corn and soybean growers are addressing their 2026 nutrient needs and looking ...

If you're looking for a relatively easy way to improve your soil quality and hide the patchy areas of your lawn, grow this ...

Now that it is officially autumn and October has arrived, it's time to complete some fall garden tasks that will pay dividends next spring. Fall weather can be great for gardening as it tends to be ...