Watering is the key to juicy tomatoes, but it’s also easy to get wrong, risking your end-of-season harvest. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how much water your tomato plants need and tips on watering them correctly.
Growing vegetables in a cold frame can help you extend the growing season, but it can also come with some unique challenges. Join vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she shares nine tips for growing healthy vegetables in a cold frame.
You’ve sown the seeds and nurtured your seedlings. Your arugula plants look great, but when do you harvest? Gardening expert Kelli Klein explains not only when to harvest your arugula but also how to keep the plants producing and creating future food.
While autumn frosts wipe out warm-season crops like tomatoes and basil, they boost the sweetness of cold-season crops. That’s because cold temperatures cause crops to concentrate simple sugars, leading to sweeter veggies. In this article, vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski shares some fall vegetables that are sweeter after a frost.
Growing pumpkins requires lots of space, energy, and patience. You might be wondering how to control the unruly vines and how best to get them the water, nutrients, and stability they need to thrive. Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses when and why you should bury pumpkin vines and how to do it in your own garden.
Summer may be over, but gardening season is not! Many crops prefer the cool weather of autumn and thrive throughout the winter in a variety of growing zones. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey describes 11 perfect crops for planting in October.
Are you a garlic lover planning to grow delicious garlic in your garden this fall? Here are 10 ways to give your cloves the nutrients they need to grow big, plump, and pungent.
From leggy seedlings to collapsed trellises, we’ve all had our fair share of mishaps with tomatoes. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares science-backed tips to avoid common tomato mistakes and improve your yields.
Growing garlic at home is a treat, but it doesn’t come without its share of common yet easily avoidable mistakes. Follow along with small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she goes through 15 common garlic-growing mistakes not to make this fall.
To successfully divide perennial plants without risking their health, you must divide at the right time. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down how to tell when is the perfect time to divide perennial plants.
Are you thinking of taking your edible garden vertical? This is a great way to save space and keep your harvests bountiful. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago lists 27 edible plants you can train to climb up your arbor or trellis.
Are you craving a velvety smooth, ultra-sweet winter squash? This gourmet Japanese pumpkin is amazingly easy to grow and way more flavorful than regular pumpkins. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has all the secrets to growing abundant winter squash with minimal effort.