Early spring is the perfect time to get spring vegetable gardens planted. The cool weather and lengthening days are ideal for growing short-season leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, mizuna, arugula, ...

During the garden season, I often use different types of covers over some of my vegetable plants. Since I’m frequently asked about this, I thought it would be helpful to explain when and why I use row ...

While many vegetable gardeners probably got a few new gardening tools and books from their holiday wish list, there’s another must-have gardening tool that should be in every green thumb’s garden shed ...

Row cover cloth is intended to prevent damage from light frosts, with up to 4 degrees of temperature protection past freezing. Courtesy Johnson County Extension With cooler weather looming and frosts ...

With an early spring, many gardeners have been tempted to plant their gardens and get the party started early. Soil temperatures are warm enough but one major uninvited party guest is at the gate, ...

Extending the season is a good way to maximize the harvests you get from your garden. In my last column, I discussed sowing seeds indoors in winter. But not all vegetable plants need to be started ...

Q: I’m growing some early-season veggies for the first time this year. Should I find a way to protect them if it freezes overnight? A: Increasing the temperature around plants can help early crops ...

Interested in getting an early start on vegetable gardening? Or harvesting later in the fall? You don’t need a greenhouse or cold frame. Check into row covers that can be placed over plants to provide ...

In last week’s column, you mentioned using plant covers and plastic mulch to speed growth of tomatoes and other warm season vegetables. Could you explain how they speed growth? Plant covers and ...

Interested in getting an early start on vegetable gardening? Or harvesting later in the fall? You don’t need a greenhouse or cold frame. Check into row covers that can be placed over plants to provide ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. Want to enjoy fresh salads of lettuces, spinach ...