Unsplash Most gardeners pack it in when the first frost warning appears on the forecast. They pull the tomatoes, toss the ...

Floating row cover is one of the most important tools for gardeners from fall through spring. Draping it over tender plants in the fall when the first freezing weather arrives can give plants at least ...

The past year brought change in the way many of us got our groceries. Safe deliveries and curbside pickup are convenient for pantry staples. But wouldn’t we rather choose our own produce? Better yet, ...

There are a number of gardening tools I’ve come to treasure over the years. An unbreakable, hand-forged trowel from a Maine craftsman, long out of business, is definitely on the list, as is a ...

With an early spring, many gardeners have been tempted to plant their gardens and get the party started early. Soil temperatures are warm enough but one major uninvited party guest is at the gate, ...

The looming first fall frost doesn’t mean the end of the vegetable garden. With a little heat-trapping protection, it’s possible to keep growing cold-hardy crops such as carrots, parsnips, turnips, ...

During the garden season, I often use different types of covers over some of my vegetable plants. Since I’m frequently asked about this, I thought it would be helpful to explain when and why I use row ...

I know this will sound strange, but recently I have had several people requesting information on growing zucchini. Seems the one-time prolific vegetable has become a little harder to grow. This may ...

Frankly, they look a little like Halloween decorations: billowy, semi-sheer white fabric pieces draped over two of my urban garden’s raised beds. Ghostly. What I’m hoping they’ll do is anything but ...

Q: I am aware that a moth is the culprit that deposits eggs on vines such as summer squash, especially in May and June, and that the eggs hatch into larvae that penetrate the vines and develop into ...