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Plant Now, Sprout in Spring: A Beginner's Guide to Dormant Seeding
Plant Now, Sprout in Spring: A Beginner's Guide to Dormant Seeding
Sow cold-hardy seeds in late fall and let them sprout on their own in spring. Learn when to dormant seed, which crops work best, and how to do it, with... Read more...
Put Your Tools to Bed, Too: How to Clean, Sharpen & Store Garden Tools for Winter
Put Your Tools to Bed, Too: How to Clean, Sharpen & Store Garden Tools for Winter
Clean, sharpen, oil and store your garden tools before winter so they're rust-free and ready in spring. A simple November checklist for pruners, trowels, shovels and hoses. Read more...
Grow Your Own Thanksgiving: A Planting Plan for Next Year's Holiday Table
Grow Your Own Thanksgiving: A Planting Plan for Next Year's Holiday Table
Want next year's Thanksgiving squash, Brussels sprouts, and celery to come from your own garden? Here's how to pick the right crops, time them from your frost dates, and store... Read more...
One More Crop Before Winter: How to Sow Fall Radishes in November (Zone by Zone)
One More Crop Before Winter: How to Sow Fall Radishes in November (Zone by Zone)
Radishes are one of the few crops you can still sow in November, and cool weather makes them crisp and sweet. Here's what to plant in your zone, how to... Read more...
Don't Let Frost Get Your Last Peppers: How to Dry Chiles, String a Ristra & Overwinter Your Plants
Don't Let Frost Get Your Last Peppers: How to Dry Chiles, String a Ristra & Overwinter Your Plants
Frost is coming for your pepper plants. Here's how to dry cayenne, string a ristra, smoke jalapeños into chipotles and bring your best pepper plant indoors for winter. Read more...
Green Onions All Winter: Fall Care for Bunching Onions & Leeks (and What to Sow Now)
Green Onions All Winter: Fall Care for Bunching Onions & Leeks (and What to Sow Now)
Bunching onions and leeks handle cold better than almost anything else in the garden. Here's what to sow or protect now in your zone so you can cut fresh green... Read more...
Sage for the Stuffing: How to Harvest, Dry & Overwinter Sage, Oregano, Marjoram & Mint Before a Hard Freeze
Sage for the Stuffing: How to Harvest, Dry & Overwinter Sage, Oregano, Marjoram & Mint Before a Hard Freeze
Before a hard freeze, take a last harvest of sage, oregano, marjoram and mint. Here's how to dry and store it for the holidays, and help each herb through winter. Read more...
Sweeter After Frost: How to Harvest Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cabbage & Kale This Fall
Sweeter After Frost: How to Harvest Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cabbage & Kale This Fall
A light frost doesn't end brassica season, it makes it taste better. Here's how to tell when Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and kale are ready, and how to keep picking... Read more...
Peas for Winter? Why Fall Is Pea-Planting Season in the South (and What Colder Zones Should Do Now)
Peas for Winter? Why Fall Is Pea-Planting Season in the South (and What Colder Zones Should Do Now)
In zones 8b to 10, late fall is prime time to sow snap and shelling peas for a winter harvest. Here's when to sow, which varieties to grow and how... Read more...
Before You Toss the Jack-o'-Lantern: How to Save Pumpkin & Winter Squash Seed (and Store the Rest)
Before You Toss the Jack-o'-Lantern: How to Save Pumpkin & Winter Squash Seed (and Store the Rest)
Pumpkin season is the perfect time to save seed from your pumpkins and winter squash. Here's how to tell if the seed will grow true, how to clean and dry... Read more...
Salad in January: How to Grow Lettuce Through the Winter
Salad in January: How to Grow Lettuce Through the Winter
Lettuce is tougher than it looks. Sow it now, give it a simple cover, and keep picking fresh salad greens into the winter months. Read more...
Leave Them in the Ground? How to Overwinter and Store Carrots, Parsnips, Beets & Turnips
Leave Them in the Ground? How to Overwinter and Store Carrots, Parsnips, Beets & Turnips
A few frosts make carrots, parsnips and turnips taste sweeter. Here's which root crops can stay in the ground over winter, how to mulch them, and how to store the... Read more...
Don't Pull Those Dry Bean Plants Yet: How to Save Your Own Bean Seed This Fall
Don't Pull Those Dry Bean Plants Yet: How to Save Your Own Bean Seed This Fall
Those tired, papery bean pods at the end of the season are next year's seed. Here's how to harvest, dry, freeze and store bean seed so it comes back strong... Read more...
Mustard, Collards & Tatsoi: The Frost-Sweetened Greens to Sow Right Now
Mustard, Collards & Tatsoi: The Frost-Sweetened Greens to Sow Right Now
Fall is prime time to sow mustard, collards, tatsoi and pak choi, especially in the South. Here's what to plant, when, and how to harvest all winter. Read more...
Fresh Herbs All Winter: How to Grow Chives, Parsley, Cilantro & Basil on Your Windowsill
Fresh Herbs All Winter: How to Grow Chives, Parsley, Cilantro & Basil on Your Windowsill
Don't let frost end your herb harvest. Here's how to grow chives, parsley, cilantro and basil indoors this winter, with light, soil, watering and harvest tips. Read more...
Sow Now, Bloom Next Summer: Fall-Sowing Coneflower, Shasta Daisy & Lavender
Sow Now, Bloom Next Summer: Fall-Sowing Coneflower, Shasta Daisy & Lavender
Fall isn't the end of planting season. Sow coneflower, Shasta daisy and lavender now, let winter's cold do the work, and get strong perennial seedlings next spring. Read more...
Cheap Vegetable Seeds: A Budget Garden Plan
Cheap Vegetable Seeds: A Budget Garden Plan
Cheap vegetable seeds don't have to mean a smaller harvest. Here's a simple budget garden plan using easy, proven heirloom packets. Read more...
Plant Spinach Now, Pick It in March: A Guide to Fall-Sown Spinach
Plant Spinach Now, Pick It in March: A Guide to Fall-Sown Spinach
Sow spinach in fall and you'll be picking sweet, thick leaves in March, weeks ahead of a spring sowing. Here's when to plant by region and how to get it... Read more...
Plan Your 2027 Garden This October
Plan Your 2027 Garden This October
The best time to plan next year's garden is right after this one ends. Here are five simple steps to do this fall while it's all fresh in your mind. Read more...
Put Your Garden Beds to Sleep for Winter
Put Your Garden Beds to Sleep for Winter
An hour of fall cleanup pays off all next season. Here's a simple six-step checklist for putting your garden beds to bed for winter. Read more...
Save Your Tomato and Pepper Seeds Before the First Frost
Save Your Tomato and Pepper Seeds Before the First Frost
Before frost takes your tomatoes and peppers, save seed from your best plants. Here's how to ferment tomato seed and dry pepper seed. Read more...
The Complete Guide to Succession Planting: Maximize Your Garden Harvest
The Complete Guide to Succession Planting: Maximize Your Garden Harvest
Succession planting keeps your garden producing from spring to frost. Here are four easy methods and a simple schedule to follow. Read more...
Dead or Alive? How to Test Your Old Seeds Before You Plant
Dead or Alive? How to Test Your Old Seeds Before You Plant
Not sure if last year's seeds are still good? A simple paper towel test tells you in about a week. Here's how to do it. Read more...
Why Your Seedlings Are Falling Over (And How to Fix It)
Why Your Seedlings Are Falling Over (And How to Fix It)
Tall, pale, floppy seedlings usually need more light and a little breeze. Here's why seedlings get leggy and how to fix it. Read more...
3 Gardening Myths That Are Killing Your Plants (Stop Putting Gravel in Pots!)
3 Gardening Myths That Are Killing Your Plants (Stop Putting Gravel in Pots!)
Gravel in pots, no watering at noon, more fertilizer is better: three common garden myths, and what to do instead. Read more...
The 15-Minute Rule: Why You’ve Never Tasted Real Corn
The 15-Minute Rule: Why You’ve Never Tasted Real Corn
Sweet corn and peas start losing sugar the moment they're picked. Here's why homegrown tastes so much better, and how to grow your own. Read more...
The Slow Pokes: Why You Need to Start Your Peppers and Onions NOW
The Slow Pokes: Why You Need to Start Your Peppers and Onions NOW
Peppers, onions and lavender need a long head start indoors. Here's when to sow these slow crops and how to get them off to a strong start. Read more...
5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your 2026 Garden
5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your 2026 Garden
Planning your garden? Avoid these five common beginner mistakes, from overcrowding to planting too early, and set up your best season yet. Read more...
The 10-Day Harvest: How to Grow a Vitamin-Packed Salad on Your Windowsill
The 10-Day Harvest: How to Grow a Vitamin-Packed Salad on Your Windowsill
Beat the winter blues with a fresh salad mix grown on your windowsill. Here's how to grow and blend microgreens for a winter salad. Read more...
Stop Guessing: What the Color of a Tomato Tells You About Its Flavor
Stop Guessing: What the Color of a Tomato Tells You About Its Flavor
Red, yellow, purple or green: a tomato's color is a good hint about its flavor. Here's a simple guide to the heirloom tomato rainbow. Read more...
The Three Sisters: An Ancient Garden Hack That Still Works Today
The Three Sisters: An Ancient Garden Hack That Still Works Today
Corn, beans and squash grown together make a productive, space-saving team. Here's how the Three Sisters work and how to plant your own. Read more...
No Yard? No Problem. How to Grow a Vertical Jungle
No Yard? No Problem. How to Grow a Vertical Jungle
Short on space? Grow up instead of out. Here are three climbing crops and simple supports for a productive vertical garden. Read more...
Don't Wait for May: 3 Crops You Can Plant Before the Last Frost
Don't Wait for May: 3 Crops You Can Plant Before the Last Frost
Peas, radishes and spinach love cold weather. Here's how to plant them weeks before your last frost for an early spring harvest. Read more...
Don't Let Your Seeds Die: How to Store Your Collection for Years
Don't Let Your Seeds Die: How to Store Your Collection for Years
Seeds are alive, and the way you store them decides how long they last. Here's how to keep your leftover seed fresh for years. Read more...
Print Money in Your Backyard: The 5 Most Profitable Crops to Grow at Home
Print Money in Your Backyard: The 5 Most Profitable Crops to Grow at Home
Want to save money with your garden? These five crops give you the most value for your seed dollar and garden space. Read more...
Save the Bees (and Your Zucchini): Why You Need Flowers in your Vegetable Garden
Save the Bees (and Your Zucchini): Why You Need Flowers in your Vegetable Garden
Squash flowers but no squash? Your garden may need more pollinators. Here's how planting flowers among your vegetables brings them in. Read more...
Stop Buying Jarred Salsa: The 4 Seeds You Need for the Ultimate Taco Night
Stop Buying Jarred Salsa: The 4 Seeds You Need for the Ultimate Taco Night
Four packets of heirloom seed grow nearly everything you need for fresh or canned salsa. Here's what to plant and how to time it. Read more...
Heirloom vs. Hybrid: What Are You Actually Planting?
Heirloom vs. Hybrid: What Are You Actually Planting?
Heirloom, open-pollinated and F1 hybrid seeds each have their place. Here's what the labels mean and why it matters for your garden. Read more...
Why You Should Grow Ugly Food: The Truth About Heirloom Tomatoes
Why You Should Grow Ugly Food: The Truth About Heirloom Tomatoes
Cracked, lumpy, oddly colored heirloom tomatoes often taste far better than perfect store tomatoes. Here's why, and which ones to grow. Read more...
The 10-Day Garden: How to Grow Microgreens on Your Kitchen Counter
The 10-Day Garden: How to Grow Microgreens on Your Kitchen Counter
No garden? No problem. Microgreens grow on your kitchen counter and are ready to eat in about 10 days. Here's how to grow them. Read more...
The 3-Step Plan: What to Do in December for a Massive Spring Harvest
The 3-Step Plan: What to Do in December for a Massive Spring Harvest
The best summer gardens start in December. Map your menu, mark your frost dates and get your seeds early with this simple three-step plan. Read more...
Better Than a Candle: Why Heirloom Seeds Are the Ultimate Sustainable Stocking Stuffer
Better Than a Candle: Why Heirloom Seeds Are the Ultimate Sustainable Stocking Stuffer
Seed packets make thoughtful, affordable stocking stuffers that turn into a summer of fresh food. Here are a few easy gift bundle ideas. Read more...
Stop Buying Kale: 3 Heirloom Varieties That Taste Better Than Grocery Store Greens
Stop Buying Kale: 3 Heirloom Varieties That Taste Better Than Grocery Store Greens
Homegrown heirloom kale is sweeter and more tender than the tough bunches at the store. Here are three varieties worth growing and how to grow them. Read more...
Unveiling the Beauty of Aster: A Gardener's Guide to Growing Colorful Blooms
Unveiling the Beauty of Aster: A Gardener's Guide to Growing Colorful Blooms
Powder Puff asters bring big, fluffy late-summer color and make great cut flowers. Here's how to grow them from seed. Read more...
Arugula's Spicy Secrets: From Humble Seed to Peppery Perfection
Arugula's Spicy Secrets: From Humble Seed to Peppery Perfection
Arugula is ready to pick in about a month. Here's when to sow it, how to keep it from bolting, and how to harvest it for weeks of peppery salads. Read more...
Anise: A Licorice Lover's Dream, Unraveled
Anise: A Licorice Lover's Dream, Unraveled
Anise gives you licorice-scented leaves, lacy flowers and seeds for baking. Here's how to grow this easy annual herb from seed. Read more...
A Symphony of Scent: Unlocking the Secrets of Alyssum
A Symphony of Scent: Unlocking the Secrets of Alyssum
Sweet alyssum is easy, fragrant and a magnet for helpful insects. Here's how to grow it from seed and keep it blooming all season. Read more...
Unveiling the Green Gold: A Novice's Guide to Growing Artichokes
Unveiling the Green Gold: A Novice's Guide to Growing Artichokes
Yes, you can grow artichokes from seed, even in a cold climate. Here's how to start them, trick them into budding the first year, and harvest the buds. Read more...
From Humble Spear to Gourmet Glory: Unlocking the Secrets of Asparagus
From Humble Spear to Gourmet Glory: Unlocking the Secrets of Asparagus
Asparagus takes patience, but one planting can feed you for 15 years or more. Here's how to grow it from seed, step by step. Read more...
Unveiling the Secrets of Spring Gardening: A Novice's Guide to Blooming Success
Unveiling the Secrets of Spring Gardening: A Novice's Guide to Blooming Success
Timing, soil, pollinators and smart plant pairings: the four basics that set up a beginner's spring garden for success. Read more...