Cold frames can help make it easier for plants and vegetables to grow in the late winter and early spring.

As I am writing this, the ground is covered with snow. The most recent forecast I have heard indicates by the time this column is published, the temperatures will be nearing 60 degrees. This weather ...

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 ...

Q: I’m growing some early-season veggies for the first time this year. Should I find a way to protect them if it freezes overnight? A: Increasing the temperature around plants can help early crops ...

Gardening guru Eliot Coleman asserts that “the basic cold frame is the most dependable, least exploited aid for the four-season harvest.” We couldn’t agree more. Last winter, my humble box built of ...

Winter is a rough time for herbaceous plants. Most don’t have the tolerance for the extreme cold in upper North America, and many die back in late winter in the South. But if you have time, you can ...

As Central Texas gardeners inch toward spring, many feel eager to refresh beds, plant new veggies, and bring some color back into the landscape. But as Zander Caruso of Barton Springs Nursery reminds ...

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 ...