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 ...

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 ...

With an early spring, many gardeners have been tempted to plant their gardens and get the party started early. Soil temperatures are warm enough but one major uninvited party guest is at the gate, ...

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 ...