Gardeners have had a broad range of experiences with their vegetable gardens this season. Some planted early in May with the ...

July is the perfect time to fill those trays and sow seed of broccoli, cabbage, and all the leafy greens like spinach, ...

While we are in the midst of summer with no end in sight to our heat and humidity, it is time to start preparing for the fall ...

July is a great time to plant cool-weather crops to harvest in autumn, as well as fast-growing varieties that thrive in summer's heat.

This herb pairs as perfectly with eggplant in the garden as it does in the kitchen. It repels insects that can plague ...

We are in something of a “betwixt and between time” here in early July. The crops that love it hot are in the ground and ...

There are several factors to consider when growing sage, from sunlight exposure to soil quality. Here's where you should ...

As such, an important “tool” in a gardener’s back pocket should be to know when it is time for the garden to take a ...

Planting in mid-July can ensure a fall harvest for many vegetables. One benefit of a fall garden: Many insect pests' life cycles are completed or at least winding down.

"Most salad greens—leaf lettuce, kale, spinach, mustard greens—are quicker to mature and a safe bet," says Gerdes. Loose leaf and head lettuce take about six to eight weeks until they're ready for ...

We know that most plants and insects emerge in spring, advance through summer and, in cold regions, go dormant over winter.

Deer and rabbits tend to leave it alone because of its fuzzy, fragrant foliage and flowers. But it’s a favorite of ...