Fall gardens are not only for the warmest areas of the country. Even cooler climates can enjoy harvests well into autumn, but the key is getting started early. Read More
The Southwest is known for extreme heat and dry summers, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a summer vegetable garden if you live in this area of the country. Read More
The heat and humidity of the warm Southeastern U.S.wreaks havoc on gardens from now through the end of August. Although summer gardening may seem bleak, there are still some seeds you can put in the ground that will carry you through to fall harvest before frost sets in. Read More
In July, the Pacific Northwest experiences its average warmest temperatures of the year, making it an ideal month to plant vegetables for a late summer harvest. Read More
The Midwest, from the Great Lakes region to Northern Texas, is often called the “breadbasket of America” due to all the wheat grown in those states. While most of us aren’t growing wheat in the home garden, there are still plenty of options for the summer garden that do well when planted in July. Read More
Despite what people think, July isn’t too late to get started with a garden. There are plenty of vegetable plants that like the heat and do well with a mid-summer planting in New England. Read More
Now is the time to start planting your garden if you live in USDA Hardiness Zone 3. Zone 3 stretches along the U.S.-Canada border and includes cities like International Falls, Minn and Sidney, Mont. Read More
Planting time is now if you live in USDA Hardiness Zone 4. Zone 4 includes cities like Minneapolis/St. Paul, as well as northern Iowa, Nebraska and Montana. For the most part this region has only a spring planting season, but a few fast-growing crops may be planted again at the end of summer for an early fall harvest. Read More
Ensuring a successful harvest from your vegetable garden means planting at the right time for your region. Zone 6 includes cities like Branson, Mo. and Lebanon, Pa., as well as New Jersey, Appalachia and areas of the inland Pacific Northwest. Late March is about the earliest you can start planting in Zone 6. Read More
Knowing when to start seeds and when to transplant them into your garden will help you maximize your harvest. The rules for when to plant vary by region and average temperatures, but knowing your zone can be a helpful guideline. Zone 5 includes areas of the midwest, including most of Illinois; Des Moines, Iowa; Columbia, Mo.; and Mansfield, Penn. Read More
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