Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Check your local freeze date to choose vegetables for October planting. Fast-maturing cool-season crops are ideal for late fall ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A basket of harvested fall vegetables Fall is often thought of as a time for an abundance of crops to harvest in the vegetable ...

Most lettuce plants mature in 55-65 days, but because their seeds don’t germinate well in the heat, it’s best to start them indoors or buy starter plants at the nursery. (Jessica Damiano) As I was ...

Spring tends to get all the credit for being the ideal time of year when it comes to gardening, but don't overlook fall. Fall offers ideal planting conditions, such as warm soil, mild temps, and ...

Late summer can be a great time to plant fall vegetables. The shorter days and cooler temperatures are perfect for planting leafy greens, cabbage, broccoli and root vegetables. By the way, remember ...

Tending to backyard vegetable gardens can fill many hours of enjoyable downtime in the great outdoors. What’s more, the bounty produced by such gardens provides healthy, fresh foods to gardeners and ...

Spring peas can spring up inside in any season.

August is a good time to plant kale for a fall harvest. The sun is setting earlier and school supplies lurk around every corner: sure signs that summer fun is drawing to a close. But not for gardeners ...

Even with snow on the ground, it's time to plan your spring garden. Learn when to plant seeds and vegetables, and how to get a head start indoors.

Success growing crops started in October depends on several factors, including your USDA hardiness zone, climate, and vegetable type. Gardeners in zones 3 through 9 can grow a good variety that ...