For many growing areas, a September planting of quick-developing root vegetables means we can enjoy them on the plate come Thanksgiving. They add rich, savory flavor and a high nutritional profile to cool-season cuisine. The frost-tolerant, easy-to-grow crops move easily from the garden to the kitchen. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top root vegetables to plant this month for a swift return on hearty yields.
If you're fretting over tomatoes that are at risk of freezing, and you want to speed them up, we have some great ideas for you. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on hurrying those fruits along.
Fall apple tree care seeks to prepare and protect your tree for dormancy, as well as support its long-term health. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss steps to prepping your apple tree in the fall. You'll have a successful dormancy and a prosperous season ahead.
Easy-to-grow cool-season crops like kale and collards bring high nutritional returns. The historic crops are hallmarks of the fall and winter kitchen, with simple picking for fresh eating as quick, young greens or cooking to sweeten mature leaves. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing (and tasting) kale and collard varieties that thrive in the all.
Asian greens are nutrient-dense, easy to grow, and boast rich flavor profiles. Moving easily from garden to table, the quick-growing crops produce high yields during the cool season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores Asian greens with broad appeal to grow in the fall for ready harvests.
Green tomatoes hang on indeterminate vines well into fall and winter. Get them to ripen before the first frost with these seven protection methods. It’s never too late for a late harvest, and these tricks extend the season well past its normal range.
Portobello mushrooms taste delicious and meaty. They’re expensive, so why not grow them at home? Though they’re more complicated to cultivate than other mushrooms, some growers may be up to the challenge. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for portobello mushrooms at home with grower Jerad Bryant.
Fall-fruiting raspberries behave differently from other varieties; they produce two crops a year. With proper pruning and management, you can influence your brambles to grow baskets full of raspberries. Join seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant for a crash course on proper raspberry care.
Edible landscaping makes your garden both beautiful and practical. What could be better? Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to discuss fall fruiting plants that are both ornamental and edible.
Home cooks unite! These herbs are perfect for pushing your dishes from amateur to professional status. They add flavor, texture, and pungent spice. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant and discover these 11 herbs perfect for low-light winter kitchens.
Fall’s heirloom vegetables represent the season’s bounty and bring exceptional flavor. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring cool-season crops, rich in heritage, for reliable performance and hearty yields.
For a quick turnaround now before heavy frost, we rely on fast-growing vegetables to fill the seasonal transition. Adaptable, they germinate in warm conditions and develop as the weather cools, even tolerating light frost. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines speedy crops to sow now for a nutritious bounty before cold weather.