You need to get your plants off on the right foot by planting them the right way. Here's what I mean. When I first started gardening, I thought the best vegetable starts to buy were the ones that were ...

For gardeners, spring is all about planting seeds and starts to give summer crops ample time to reach maturity. But planting doesn't have to end just because summer is in full swing. In fact, there ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. If you desire to harvest crops of your favorite vegetables non-stop this summer, plant their seeds or transplants a few weeks apart. May is the month to ...

Late June means “summer” everywhere across America, and for most of us, summer gardens are in full swing already. In fact, most farmers have moved onto starting seed for fall and winter gardens. But ...

This is the weekend when Harrisburg’s weather history says it’s “safe” to plant the summer annual flowers and summer vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and beans. Mother’s Day weekend ...

A garden at Martha’s Table in southeast Washington, D.C. According to Carly Mercer of Love and Carrots, the best time to plant most summer crops is early May. (Courtesy Love and Carrots) Whether you ...

Late summer can be a great time to plant fall vegetables. The shorter days and cooler temperatures are perfect for planting leafy greens, cabbage, broccoli and root vegetables. By the way, remember ...

Even after the summer growing season ends, gardeners can still sow veggies, like kale or carrots, in late-season gardens.