You built the raised bed. You filled it with soil. You planted everything that looked good at the nursery — and somehow, the harvest was underwhelming. Here’s what most gardeners don’t realize: a ...

Cold weather doesn’t mean the garden shuts down—it just changes the game. While many gardeners pack up their tools and wait for spring, the savvy ones know that chilly seasons offer hidden ...

Farms across North America are well on their way to spring, but they’re not there just yet! It’s a good time to sow seeds of cool-weather annuals and warm-weather annuals that require a long period ...

Get your garden ready for warmer weather with this spring gardening checklist, covering tasks from early to late spring.

Knowing your specific field conditions and area weather forecast can help you decide when the time is right to head to the field. When the race to plant crops gets underway in your area this spring, ...

Most gardeners wait too long. By the time the last frost has safely passed and the soil feels truly warm, you have already ...

Planting dry beans into spring cover crops could be a measure to protect young plants from damaging weather conditions like wind or hail. Dry beans are susceptible to damage from wind and other ...

A plant's hardiness determines how likely it is to thrive in a specific climate, and its important to know so you can plan your garden accordingly. In the Lower Hudson Valley, hardiness zones vary ...

As cooler weather lingers in New Jersey, gardeners can still plant cold-tolerant crops and prep for the warmer days just ...