The first crisp breeze of fall feels refreshing—until you realize it’s also a warning. The nights are getting colder, the sunlight is fading faster, and suddenly your garden starts looking at you like ...

Garden catalogs are arriving, making gardeners think about last year’s garden and what we can improve on this year. If you had issues with insects and diseases last year, or wish to extend the garden ...

Garden plants fight a daily battle against frost, pests, wind, and blazing sun. Row covers help win that battle, yet store-bought versions often carry price tags that make gardeners wince. The good ...

In the spring and fall, gardeners become highly tuned to weather forecasts. Swings in temperature can bring us above and below freezing for several weeks. Many gardeners must be prepared to deploy ...

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 ...

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, ...

KENNEWICK -- Have you ever seen white fabric covering someone's vegetable garden and wondered what it was all about? Row covers made out of synthetic fabric have been around for a long time, but ...

Q: I’m growing some early-season veggies for the first time this year. Should I find a way to protect them if it freezes overnight? A: Increasing the temperature around plants can help early crops ...

The first frost of the season in Northern Ohio is in the forecast this week, with the recent stretch of summerlike weather at an end. Is fall weather finally here? The National Weather Service office ...

Q: What is the best way to protect my fall garden as our nights get cooler? I want to extend the season of harvest. Answer. It’s good you are thinking about season extension now so that you can ...

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, ...