11 Vegetables to Plant This Month for Fall Harvests
September is the perfect time to plant quick-growing greens, roots, and herbs. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about vegetables you can plant now and harvest later this Autumn.
17 Giant Vegetable Varieties that Produce a Huge Yield
Giant vegetables expand larger than your head! Beets, gourds, and pumpkins are common giant veggies, though there is a plethora of types to choose from. Select one from these 17 choice varieties recommended by seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
9 Root Vegetables You Should Start From Seed in August
This month marks the time for many gardeners to start fall crops, balancing the seeding with seasonal transitions and the first anticipated frost. As the summer harvest wanes, we can look forward to a fall bounty. Enjoy the easy sowing and growing of favorite root vegetables to start in August.
Should You Defoliate Your Tomato Plants?
Defoliation is a leaf-removal technique with upsides and downsides, but is it necessary? The process may cause more harm than good. Join longtime tomato grower Jerad Bryant to explore the benefits and drawbacks of defoliating tomato plants.
How to Know if Your Carrots Are Ready to Harvest
As carrots develop underground, each one uncovers a unique treasure at pulling. Knowing what to look for and when to harvest the root vegetables brings the crispiest, sweetest crunch. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to know when carrots are ready to capture them at peak harvest.
When and How to Harvest Garden Beans
Garden beans are fresh, delicious, and nutritious! They’re one of the best vegetables for your health. Eat them in their pods as green beans or let them mature for dry beans. Learn how and when to harvest your beans, and you’ll prevent any from going to waste.
August Tomato Care: What to Do Now
Tomatoes are ripening and flourishing, and August is the month to harvest them! Aside from harvesting, some other tasks will help your crop ripen before the end of the growing season. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn what to do with your tomatoes now.
7 Ways to Keep Tomato Plants Hydrated in Hot, Dry Weather
Tomatoes thrive during hot weather, but dry soil won’t keep them happy. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few ways to keep them hydrated during the summer.
You Can Still Plant These Fast-Growing Vegetables In August
The late summer garden makes way for new plantings that bridge the warm and cool seasons. In August, fast-growing crops give a successional round of fresh, nutritious vegetables to enjoy in a flash. Join gardener Katherine Rowe in quick and easy crops to start this month for a swift turnaround.
11 Turnip Varieties to Plant in Late Summer
The time to garden is not over! Late summer is a perfect season to start fall crops, and turnips are one of the best fall crops there is. They’re easy to grow, delicious to eat, and they have a wide range of uses in the kitchen. Try one of these 11 unique turnip varieties, as recommended by gardening expert Jerad Bryant.
When to Plant Carrots for a Fall Harvest
Fall delivers sweeter, crunchier carrots that can last you into winter with the right storage. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains exactly when to plant for a perfect fall carrot harvest.
When to Harvest Zucchini for Best Flavor
Zucchini, the prolific summertime producer, grows before our eyes. Knowing when to harvest all those fruits brings peak flavor and texture. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe to learn when to pick zucchini and the tender blossoms, too.