In my early years of gardening, I would till the vegetable garden as soon as I’d harvested the crops. I thought it made things look neater and helped to get rid of the weeds. I now know come fall, the garden has to be covered by something, both to add to the soil’s organic matter […]

Some plants die immediately, others can withstand colder weather for a time.

September is a good time to dig and divide.

In fall, a gardener’s fancy turns to thoughts of winter squash

Radishes are generally considered a spring vegetable. They can be planted as soon as the soil is dry enough to work, and three to five weeks later, you get a sharp-tasting, pretty vegetable to add to your salads or otherwise eat. But radishes also can be grown in the fall. Plant them now and you’ll […]

Here’s what to look for: height, color and pollinator attractions.