Cold frames can help make it easier for plants and vegetables to grow in the late winter and early spring.

Starting vegetables in a cold frame or under a cloche is a proven way to enjoy earlier homegrown harvests. There are great candidates for this, including peas, beans, lettuce, carrots, spinach, and ...

It's not too early to get a head start on fresh veggies.

As most home gardeners’ thoughts begin to turn to spring planting during these cold winter days, there are a few things we can do to prepare for the coming gardening season. First on the list should ...

As soon as the first hints of spring appear, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of gardening. After months of winter, you might be itching to get your hands in the dirt and start planting.

A plant's hardiness determines how likely it is to thrive in a specific climate, and its important to know so you can plan your garden accordingly. In the Lower Hudson Valley, hardiness zones vary ...

Winter is a rough time for herbaceous plants. Most don’t have the tolerance for the extreme cold in upper North America, and many die back in late winter in the South. But if you have time, you can ...