It can be hard to successfully grow plants and vegetables in many parts of the country around this time of year as temperatures remain low. While there are plants you can sow in the ground now that ...

Starting vegetables in a cold frame or under a cloche is a proven way to enjoy earlier homegrown harvests. There are great candidates for this, including peas, beans, lettuce, carrots, spinach, and ...

I hope you're ready. I seeded broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage in early February, and then around mid-February, ...

If you’re waiting for warm weather to think about your garden, you’ve already missed the best window of the year. For ...

As most home gardeners’ thoughts begin to turn to spring planting during these cold winter days, there are a few things we can do to prepare for the coming gardening season. First on the list should ...

Now that the weather has finally started to warm up, we are all anxious to get gardening! The temptation is always there to start digging before the ground is really dry enough, or to pop in a few ...

Think planting day is one and done? Learn how timing each crop can boost your garden’s health, flavor and harvest all season ...

Get a jump start on your gardening this year by planting these veggies in early spring, letting you enjoy a bountiful harvest ...

A plant's hardiness determines how likely it is to thrive in a specific climate, and its important to know so you can plan your garden accordingly. In the Lower Hudson Valley, hardiness zones vary ...