Fall planting extends fresh harvests with cool-season crops that tolerate frost. Pick quick-growing, hardy veggies and protect them with mulch and row covers. Raised beds and sunny, elevated spots ...

Garden catalogs are arriving, making gardeners think about last year’s garden and what we can improve on this year. If you had issues with insects and diseases last year, or wish to extend the garden ...

I know this will sound strange, but recently I have had several people requesting information on growing zucchini. Seems the one-time prolific vegetable has become a little harder to grow. This may ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're new to gardening, you may wonder whether frost is anything to worry about. After all, nighttime frosts often vanish by late morning.

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 ...

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 ...

The first frost of the season in Northern Ohio is in the forecast this week, with the recent stretch of summerlike weather at an end. And if you have sensitive plants in the garden or potted plants ...

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 ...

Northern Ohio could see overnight lows in the mid-30s as soon as Oct. 8. Outdoor plants that are prone to frost damage can be covered with fabric or mulch. Watering around the plants can also prevent ...