Maintaining a vegetable garden can be a lot of work, but the satisfaction derived from growing food balances that labor with pleasure. In my professional gardening work, I have a number of clients who ...

Keep your veggies going as long as possible with these simple techniques to ward off frost damage. Mulch and watering are key to preparing veggie plants for frost. Use temporary protection, such as ...

Extend your harvest when you plant these top fall vegetables! Some of these require longer growing seasons, while others can handle a little extra time in the ground while you deal with your abundance ...

Here in southeastern Michigan, we have just about enough time for a fall crop of leaf lettuce. About four weeks from the average first frost of autumn is a good approximation of the last chance to ...

With the arrival of September, gardeners begin planting garlic and shallots, establishing crops now for harvest in the following growing season. Like spring flower bulbs, gardeners know garlic and ...

Radishes are one of the easiest crops to grow for beginner and experienced gardeners. Depending on the variety, radishes should be ready to harvest between 30 and 60 days. Timing and spacing are ...