As the autumn evenings cool, our gardens begin to wind down for the season. But one of the things most gardeners and plant lovers dread is the first frost or freeze of the season. Frost and freeze ...
As temperatures drop, the risk to your plants from frost increases. Keeping an eye on frost advisories and freeze warnings, ...
November is when we usually receive a freeze, and the forecast calls for cooler weather. If you have plants that are cold-sensitive, it is time to prepare to protect them. It doesn’t always require ...
There are many reasons why more and more people have started growing their own food. A few of these reasons include putting yourself in control of the fertilizers and pesticides that are applied to ...
Spring fever hit Northern Nevada when temperatures climbed into the 60s and 70s two weeks ago. But gardeners who rushed to plant may have been caught off guard when freezing temperatures and a winter ...
Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...