Winter squashes are rich, nutrient-packed delights in the cool season. Developing all summer, the hefty fruits are worth the wait and store well into winter. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to look for in harvesting winter squash for lasting enjoyment.
Fall is upon us, and the temperature is quickly dropping. It's time to think about bringing frost-tender plants in for the season. Make sure you dig up these herbs and bring them inside so you have plenty for all of those winter soups and stews!
If we all grew a tomato plant or two, we’d all have more homegrown tomatoes to enjoy! Although conditions in cities can be challenging for cultivation, there are ways to grow delicious vegetables and sweet fruits. Learn how to grow crops in the city with these urban agriculture techniques from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Fall is the ideal time for planting root vegetables, in the U.S. and many places around the globe. Here are some of the traditional fall root vegetables grown in other cultures that you can grow in your own garden!
Is your apple tree missing fruit this year? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few reasons why your tree may be bare.
October is a time of transition as a warm start gives way to shorter days, chilly nights, and frosty conditions for many growing areas. With quick and cold-tolerant crops, the kitchen garden keeps producing this month. The right selections yield sweet rewards, even with frost.
It’s rewarding to plant a vegetable once and have it supply multiple seasons of harvests. No turnover, and easy picking! Some of our favorite perennial vegetables do best with a fall sowing, depending on the climate and selection. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines reliable perennial vegetables to plant in October for lasting yields.
Depending on where you live, you may be able to plant vegetables this October for harvests during the cold months! Start some from seeds and others from starts. Find out which ones to plant alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Brussels sprouts, in their little nutrient-dense packages, are gifts from the cool-season garden. Sweetening in cold temperatures, harvesting them small and after frost (even in snow) brings peak flavor. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to promote plump buds more quickly with simple pinching.
Wondering when to plant garlic? Wonder no more. The optimal time to plant garlic depends on your local climate. Plant cloves this fall and winter for big, bulbous heads next summer. Join longtime garlic grower Jerad Bryant to discover your fall garlic planting timeline.
Espalier fruit trees are a beautiful and unique way to grow fruits in small spaces. They do require quite a bit of maintenance, and that includes caring for them in the fall. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for tips on caring for your espalier fruit trees in the fall.
Growing garlic is a straightforward and rewarding project in the garden. This cool-weather crop is easy to grow and stores for a long time. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips to share for preparing your soil for growing garlic.