Weekend Gardener Valle Novak explores adaptable spring planting approaches that blend beauty, accessibility, and practical ...

"What should I plant?" is a question new vegetable gardeners tend to ask me over winter, when planning their first gardens. In the past, I've always advised them to plant what they like. It may sound ...

Think it's too early to plant veggies? January is actually the ideal time to get many crops started, whether they're planted ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...

Kale is a cold-hardy vegetable that can be planted in the early spring. Powdery mildew can shorten the productive life of many vegetables. Looking for disease resistance when choosing vegetable ...

Vegetables that grow well in shade are a must for backyard gardeners who struggle with the light needs of other, more needier veggies, like tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers. If you have a garden that ...

September is officially here, and although it may be a month you typically associate with harvesting vegetables rather than planting them, there's still plenty of produce you can start growing now for ...

Which spring vegetables should you plant? The changing seasons bring with them blooming flowers, baby animals and a new chance to exercise your green thumb. Spring often inspires us to clear out the ...

California’s Norfolk Healthy Produce created lots of fanfare and a wild first year when it debuted The Purple Tomato in 2023.