Fall brings out the best in vegetables. Prolonged periods of mild temperatures bring high-quality produce, says extension horticulturist Tom LeRoy. Thing is, we must start now — or at least get beds ...

GREENS SEEDS: Lettuce can be direct seeded into the garden now through the end of February. Good cultivars include Black-seeded Simpson, Oakleaf, Redsails, Cos Romaine and Buttercrunch. VEGGIES NOW: ...

Fall's milder temperatures bring out the best flavors in home vegetable gardens. Insects and disease are less bothersome. And we can grow warm- and cool-season crops. Warm-season vegetables are ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Vegetable plants are expensive. To get the best yield out of them, you need to pay attention to more than just the soil, sun, and watering. You need ...

It’s time to get ready for fall vegetable gardening. We know, we know: It’s still hot outside. Falling leaves and crisp autumn air feel an eternity away. But for some of our favorite cool-season ...

The Jan/Feb 2025 issue of Texas Gardener magazine always contains their annual Spring Planting Guide which then triggers me to give veggie gardeners a heads-up. This guide provides valuable ...

If you have a newfound interest in gardening, you’re not alone. In the years since the pandemic, America has more growers than ever. But while a horticultural hobby can be rewarding, and even ...

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

We are in the midst of one of the few cold spells predicted by The Old Farmer’s Almanac for this winter. On average, we’re above normal temperatures this winter, with NOAA (National Oceanic and ...

I would love it if every resident grew at least one thing they could eat, even residents who don’t have a yard. It is easy to grow herbs and vegetable plants in containers. We are in the middle of our ...