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 ...

A frost suddenly shows up on the spring weather forecast. What do you do about that bed full of tender flowers or patch of cold-wimpy peppers you already planted? You could risk flattening the plants ...

The past year brought change in the way many of us got our groceries. Safe deliveries and curbside pickup are convenient for pantry staples. But wouldn’t we rather choose our own produce? Better yet, ...

Floating row cover is one of the most important tools for gardeners from fall through spring. Draping it over tender plants in the fall when the first freezing weather arrives can give plants at least ...

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 ...

There are a number of gardening tools I’ve come to treasure over the years. An unbreakable, hand-forged trowel from a Maine craftsman, long out of business, is definitely on the list, as is a ...

Q: I am aware that a moth is the culprit that deposits eggs on vines such as summer squash, especially in May and June, and that the eggs hatch into larvae that penetrate the vines and develop into ...

Holes in kale leaves usually come from pests, diseases, or environmental stress, so identifying the cause is key. Common pests like cabbage worms, flea beetles, and slugs are often to blame for the ...

Shrubs that are completely dead to the ground as a result of the February freeze should be removed and replaced. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor We now know that covering plants before last ...