Are your plants looking a little sad from the intense summer heat? Find out what you can do to keep them alive when things heat up. Read More
While it’s easy to see the importance of protecting gardens from cold weather and frost, the recent wave of record high temperatures nationwide brings a new threat. Hot weather can hurt plants just as bad as cool conditions, sometimes even worse. 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
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
Fiery hot or mild and sweet, peppers are a great addition to any home garden. Peppers grow best when temperatures are between 65 and 85 F, which is early summer for most of the country. Read More
When school is out for summer, it’s not long before kids grow bored with hanging around the house. Give your children a fun gardening activity that will give them something to do all summer. Read More
When it’s only June, Halloween seems like eons away. But, if you want homegrown pumpkins for fall jack-o’-lanterns and pumpkin pie, early summer is the time to get started on planting your pumpkin patch. Read More
Adding decorations and art that show off who you are is one of the best parts about making the garden your own. Gardening is an all-American pastime, so patriotic decorations fit in perfectly, for holiday weekends or all year round. Read More
Just like people outside working in the garden, fruits and vegetables can get sunburned. Some areas of the country, especially the Southwest, have the most damaging summer sun, so shade is a must to protect your garden. Read More
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