The new crop year is underway after months of planting, treating, waiting and praying that the seed planted in the spring will be a bountiful harvest this fall. A crop year in the United States starts ...

At the end of the year, the focus is on closing down the growing space. When it’s too cold outside, plants can’t grow without significant struggle and pampering. So it makes sense to put away the ...

When it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables, many local gardeners could be close to self-sufficient between June and October. Pulling off the same trick between November and May is more difficult but ...

Spring gardens deliver more than fresh vegetables; they also offer a built-in system for future planting. Many gardeners spend money each year on new seed packets without realizing their garden ...