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Rosemary does not have one universally safe winter plan. In a mild climate it may stay outdoors; in a colder or wetter one, the same plant can fail from frozen roots, winter wind, or a soggy root zone. A large
A frost warning can turn a tomato patch into a sorting station overnight. Some fruit has begun to blush. Some is full-sized but stubbornly green. Some is still hard, undersized, and weeks away from maturity. Bringing everything indoors may save
One basil plant can disappear fast when a frost warning appears unless the harvest is divided by the job each stem can do. The best leaves deserve fresh use, the plentiful leaves can become freezer portions, and a few clean
When tomato vines finally come out of a 4×4 raised bed, it is tempting to think of the space as either “finished” or ready for another full crop. September is usually too late for that kind of reset. The useful
Garlic often gets filed under “October chores,” which is why a good selection of planting stock can disappear before a gardener has chosen a bed. The better September job is to separate the purchase from the planting: secure good garlic
Fall is a useful second chance for a container garden, but the promise is easy to overstate. In a month, a patio pot is unlikely to produce full heads of lettuce or mature kale. It can produce tender salad cuts,
A frost warning can make a productive fall garden look like an emergency. It usually is not—at least, not for every bed. Some vegetables need to come inside before frost touches them. Others tolerate a light frost, and a few
A frost warning can make a productive fall garden look like a rescue operation. It usually is not. With one evening to prepare, the best approach is triage: harvest the crops most likely to be ruined, cover only the plants
A sunny corner in the kitchen starts with one pot of basil. Then a tomato plant appears on the balcony. A pepper follows. Someone gives you mint. You find a strawberry planter on sale. Before long, the balcony door opens
Spring is often seen as the go-to time for planting many garden plants, but don’t forget that late summer and fall are also great times to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs! And yes, herbs can definitely be grown in
Microgreens have been making their way into grocery stores, restaurants, and into the recipes of some of your favorite foods. These little leafy greens are packed with nutrients, usually more than the mature plants themselves, and can be a great
Great produce isn’t limited to summer; some of the tastiest fall and winter veggies are ready to enjoy during the chilly months. Some popular winter plants are leafy greens that can handle tough conditions like snow, rain, and even ice.
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