Winter’s here, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t harvest vegetables. If you prepared in the mid-summer or early fall, you’ll harvest crops that will only grow sweeter with the cold. Start planning early, even in spring. You’ll have time to plan out your winter garden and even start preparing ... READ the POST

To harvest good vegetables in winter, you need to take the long view. Start planning the garden in summer. July is the optimal month for people who live in the northern hemisphere. But the first weeks of August are still early enough, especially if you live where winters are mild. Doing the ... READ the POST

Some parts of the U.S. experience a deep freeze, while other areas have milder winter weather. In the first case, you will probably have brought your potted plants in already. But even in areas known for mild winters, unexpected frost and even freezing can happen. That’s when plants left outside in ... READ the POST

To overwinter your ferns indoors, it’s important to give it indoor conditions as close as possible to its natural outdoor environment.  Winter is the season to keep plants alive without encouraging lots of new growth. When you bring your ferns indoors, the first thing to do is trim them. Remove ... READ the POST

Many popular houseplants originated in the tropics or in semi-tropical areas. Cold night temperatures are likely to cause them damage. To know if a specific plant will thrive in your area, it’s best to consult a plant hardiness zone map. The United States Department of Agriculture offers a map ... READ the POST

Peppers are a delicious and highly versatile vegetable. They are relatively easy to grow, but it is important to know when to start pepper seeds indoors in order to get a good crop. If you plant your seeds directly in the garden or vegetable patch, it will take much longer for them to grow into ... READ the POST