Spring vegetables season is here. I am so excited and can’t wait to plant more in my garden. This past week I planted kale, lettuce, arugula and peas in my raised beds. The soil was dry enough and ...

As gardeners, the cusp between late winter and early spring is full of anticipation – the beds that lay bare throughout the colder months are suddenly full of potential as we start planning the ...

With September here, those longing to try their hand at vegetable gardening next year may be under the impression they still have plenty of time ahead of them before needing to do much garden-wise.

Healthy soil is crucial for healthy plants. Preparing the soil before planting will improve aeration and drainage, both essential for nourishing plants and establishing robust root systems. You can do ...

It’s easy to overlook the soil when you’re excited to start planting, but skipping this step can lead to a lot of frustration later. I used to think I could get straight into digging and planting the ...

Usually mid-August is when I begin amending the garden soil for a fall planting of one of my favorite crops: garlic. It takes at least nine months for garlic to grow from small clove to full-sized ...

Vegetable gardening is on the rise. The hope is people will continue to garden to gain all of the benefits of exercise, stress relief, eating more fresh vegetables, family togetherness and the list ...

Welcome to our weekly podcast with longtime Anchorage Daily News garden writer and author Jeff Lowenfels and co-host Jonathan White. Think of it as a companion to Jeff’s weekly columns and his popular ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Our minds and shovels are ready for full throttle outdoor planting — but is your soil ready? Soil is the living medium for plants to grow; we have plenty of ...

August in Atlanta represents a waning summer: There’s still an oppressive heat, but the days are beginning to shorten. It’s a time for gardeners to look toward cooler days and nights, whether they ...

Winter is here, but gardening questions keep coming in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...