How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Bartlett Pear Trees
Sweet, juicy Bartlett pears are darlings of the fall harvest season. They are delicious, nutritious, and rewarding to grow. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about growing your own!
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Concord Grapes
With bold flavor and excellent cold hardiness, 'Concord' grapes are an American favorite. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for information on growing and caring for your own concord grape plant.
How To Grow Parsnips From Seed
Parsnips, the nutty and sweet carrot relatives, are worth the wait from seed. While long to mature, the easy-care crops offer hearty, nutritious stock in cool-season cuisine. Gardening expert Katharine Rowe outlines how to grow parsnips from seed to enjoy their long history in cultivation.
How to Tell Your Dragon Fruit is Ripe and Ready to Pick
After a long year of encouraging flower buds and ripening fruit, the harvest time is approaching! It’s time to pick your dragon fruit. Harvest them too soon, and they’ll be bland and tasteless. Learn how to tell they’re ripe, sweet, and ready to pick alongside longtime gardener Jerad Bryant.
When and How to Harvest Pomegranates
Are you growing pomegranates at home and unsure when to harvest? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to harvest these fruits at just the right time.
5 Causes of Bitter Cucumbers and How to Fix Them
Cucumbers are best fresh. The last thing you expect when you bite into them is intense bitterness. This condition stems from a variety of factors, and it’s common during the summer. First discover what’s happening, then find out how to fix it.
9 Root Vegetables to Plant in September for Thanksgiving Dinner
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.
7 Ways to Speed Up Tomato Ripening Before Frost
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 Guide
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.
Fall Kale and Collard Varieties that Grow in Cold Weather
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 for Fall and Winter Gardens: Beyond Bok Choy
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.
Extend the Tomato Season: 7 Protection Methods for Late 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.