Can garlic survive winter? Each fall, gardeners across the country take on one final, important task—planting garlic before cold weather sets in. While most garden beds are being cleared and put to rest, garlic is one of the few crops intentionally planted just ahead of winter. Timing varies by climate, but in most regions, garlic […]
Love garlic? Who doesn't?! This flavorful crop is easy and satisfying to grow, so you should clear a bit of space to grow some garlic of your own. Here's how.
Cold weather vegetables and other late-season crops are known to see a marked taste improvement after a light frost or two. For the best-tasting apples, leafy greens, and root crops, a dousing of cold weather can be just the ticket. This is true not only for fall harvests, but also for early spring crops that […]
The rootstock on which an apple tree is grown influences the tree’s size, diseases resistance, precocity, and more.
Paperwhites are a winter-flowering treasure. Their pure-white blooms and heady fragrance can brighten even the darkest, coldest day.
The spirit of the season can start right on your Christmas tree farm. Here's what you need to know about starting and maintaining the business.
The cold has arrived. As gardeners, we find ourselves longing for spring, when our gardens come back to life and we can spend time outside. It’s tempting to believe we can’t plant anything now, but there is a way to plant seeds for next spring. Winter sowing is a type of planting that involves planting […]
Aronia berry, or chokeberry, is a Midwestern native that can be used alongside cranberries for holiday feasting.
Saving your own seeds saves money and lets you always grow your favorite varieties. Learn how to dry seeds before storing them for use in next year's garden.
The end of summer seems to signal the end of the garden, but that’s just not so. Produce more vegetables into fall with these tips.
Call it bucolic. Call it idyllic. Call it still, serene, vibrant and green. It’s the perfect pasture, and it can be one of the most beloved features of a hobby farm. But whether it’s a dining room for your horses and livestock, or just a favorite spot for a “Little House” run through the tall […]
Get to Know Four Common Caterpillars and Whether They are Friend or Foe
