Most vegetable gardens can accommodate winter crops. Some vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, take up a lot of space for a long time but are still well-worth the investment. Choose an open site with ...

When the rains are gone and winter approaches gradually, then autumn becomes the right time to relish a fresh bounty of vegetables. What better way to relish this season than by growing your own ...

Most vegetable gardens can accommodate a few crops for spring. If a greenhouse or polytunnel is available, it will help to over-winter some crops and start off others early, but heating greenhouses ...

Large yards are the rare exception in most of California, so most gardeners must focus on efficient use of their available space. Vegetable gardening is no exception. Artichokes are cool-looking ...

It’s time to get ready for fall vegetable gardening. We know, we know: It’s still hot outside. Falling leaves and crisp autumn air feel an eternity away. But for some of our favorite cool ...

September is a recommended time to plant vegetables. In many vegetable gardens, gaps appear as other crops are harvested so why not take advantage of fast-growing vegetables that can be planted this ...

Vegetable gardening is no exception. Artichokes are cool-looking plants with their gray-green spiky foliage and striking purple flowers. Once established, they can produce multiple spikes bearing ...

As the weather turns cold, gardeners can start to bid farewell to any growth in their vegetable patches. However, this doesn't mean that gardening activities should cease after summer and only ...