Leeks are a fantastic crop that is often seen as a vital winter vegetable but are actually capable of providing a harvest for up to eight months a year. With good planning, and growing different ...

Rice water is a no-cost, natural fertilizer that's proven to improve plant root, leaf, and even fruit growth. It works better on some vegetables than others.

The end of summer is the perfect time to start thinking about vegetables to plant in fall for a spring harvest. In fall, the soil is still warm enough for roots to establish before winter sets in. The ...

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ALICE B. TOKLAS once said, “There is nothing that is comparable to it, as satisfactory or as thrilling, as gathering the vegetables one has grown.” Knowing when to harvest fruits and vegetables is ...

Many gardeners think that when October starts, the growing season ends. But that is not true. If you know how to treat your garden in October and choose cool-season vegetables with short maturity ...

In winter, nothing grows! We mustn't stop at our mental representations. Winter doesn't have to be a dead season for your vegetable garden. It can also be a period rich in harvests and surprises. As ...

Gardening is a lesson in patience, but it’s natural to want to enjoy the fruits (or vegetables) of your labor as soon as possible. Fast-growing vegetables are a great way to do just that and are ...

When you mention December harvests, most people will think straight away of those classic festive vegetables like Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and cabbage. It may be surprising what a ...

An autumn vegetable garden in New Paltz, N.Y. Hardy vegetables such as lettuce, endive, and arugula can be harvested well into autumn even in northern gardens with some protection from "tunnels" ...