Seasonal Care
Frost, winter prep, cold frames, watering
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Indoor Herb Garden: How to Grow Fresh Herbs All Winter
Light is the secret to a thriving indoor herb garden. Learn which herbs grow best inside, how to set up a window or grow…
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How to Grow Microgreens at Home: Tray to Harvest in 2 Weeks
Grow microgreens on a windowsill or under a grow light and harvest in 7-21 days. Step-by-step setup, a seeding chart for the best crops,…
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Winter Vegetables: 16 Cold-Hardy Crops and How Cold They Go
Kale, collards, spinach, leeks and garlic can take serious cold. Here is how low each one goes, what overwinters in your zone, and how…
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How to Winterize Your Garden: Fall Checklist for Beds and Raised Beds
Clear diseased plants, cover the soil, protect perennial crops and drain your irrigation before the ground freezes. A zone-by-zone checklist for putting your vegetable…
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How to Cover Plants for Frost: What Works and What Doesn’t
Cover tender plants with breathable fabric that reaches the ground, put it on before sunset and take it off in the morning. Here’s what…
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Cold Frame Gardening: How to Build One and What to Grow
A cold frame keeps greens growing weeks past frost and gives spring crops a head start. Here’s how to site and build one, the…