Farmers who want to maximize their profits and productivity come spring would do well to add winter sowing to their routine. This seed-starting method is great for hardy annuals and perennials that ...

Summer is a busy season for gardeners. From deadheading spent flowers to keeping plants hydrated during a heatwave, there's always something to do outside — but planting for winter now could be your ...

September is a bountiful time in a vegetable garden, and some may regard it as a period when the plot is winding down after the summer peak. The reality is that it is a fabulous time to sow crops and ...

In winter, nothing grows! We mustn't stop at our mental representations. Winter doesn't have to be a dead season for your vegetable garden. It can also be a period rich in harvests and surprises. As ...

Last January, a Master Gardening column featured a story about winter sowing seeds. While I found the concept intriguing, I was convinced that sowing seeds indoors under lights on heat mats four to ...

Starting vegetable seeds indoors in late winter will produce seedlings that are ready to plant in the garden after the threat of frost has passed. Learn about the vegetables you should start indoors ...

It’s either time — or nearly time — to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping ...

Ridge gourd, or turai, is another excellent choice for planting. Direct sowing works best in warm soil, and providing a trellis encourages healthy vine growth. Picking the gourds while tender improves ...