Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

We tend to think of spring as peak seed-sowing season, but you can get a head start in your garden by planting certain vegetable and flower seeds now. Not only will this help reduce your workload when ...

Key Points You don’t need to wait for spring or summer to plant many garden vegetables.Some veggies, like lettuce and kale, ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Planting onions is probably on your to-do list in the late winter or early spring. Many folks start onion seeds in January or plant onion sets outdoors in the early spring. But ...

Now that winter has released her icy grip on Southeast Texas and pleasant weather has returned, it is an enjoyable time to begin tidying up the landscape. According to several 30-day weather ...

Now is the time to buy onion seeds, which are cheaper and come in more interesting varieties than mail-order transplants. Here’s what you need to know. By Margaret Roach There are some things I never ...

It’s time to put up your new gardening calendar and give yourself reminders of some of the jobs you’ll need to do through the seasons. Follow this month-by-month bullet point guide to some of the ...

While gardens fade into russet and gold, a small autumn habit can tip the balance of spring suppers and pride. Set your plot up now and your plates change in April. The trick costs pennies, needs ...