"The seeds are tiny and can be planted directly into the garden soil or in a shallow container," says Jentz. "Cover them with a fine layer of soil and water in well. Lettuce prefers rich garden soil ...

The ground may still be covered in snow, but now is an excellent time to start planning to improve the soil in your vegetable ...

Planting peas next to carrots cultivates many benefits. "Peas are a nitrogen-fixing plant, and they naturally enrich the soil—making them an excellent companion for carrots, which prefer loose, ...

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...

Some vegetables prefer cooler temperatures, making them perfect for springtime gardens. Start seeds in late winter and be prepared to set plants out as soon as the soil is warm enough, and you’ll ...

But with so many plants to choose from and ways to arrange them, starting a vegetable garden can be overwhelming. Or maybe ...

Cool season vegetables, such as spinach and radishes, are ideal for direct seeding in March. Gardeners should ensure their garden beds are prepped in late fall or during warmer winter days. Container ...

Prepping and planning your next veggie garden is much easier when you pace yourself through the colder months. In late fall and early winter, remove old plants, test soil, take stock of tools and ...

Perennial crops put food on the table year after year. It is a joy to gather kale from the kitchen garden, to cut the first ...

Now that the snow has melted, gardeners are itching to get into their gardens. Planting cool-season vegetables is one way to get a garden going in early spring. Vegetables are grouped into two ...