Articles: winter gardening

harvesting carrots

Getting to the Root: Growing & Harvesting Carrots

Curious about carrots? Before you get started on cultivating, check out these insights on growing & harvesting carrots from gardening expert Will Bonsall.

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protect plants

How to Protect Plants from Winter Elements

Don’t let winter kill your plants! Prepare them and set yourself up for a flourishing garden come spring. Discover how to prep your less-hardy plants to keep them healthy and balanced for a thriving harvest.

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Leeks: The Ultimate Winter Crop

Grow leeks all year round with tips from gardening expert Eliot Coleman. Get ready for a bountiful harvest and grow leeks all year round!!

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cold frame

How to Start Seedlings in a Cold Frame: Gardening Tips from Eliot Coleman

Are you ready to get a jump-start on the gardening season? With a cold frame, you can get started now. A cold frame harnesses the sun’s heat…

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pruning

A Guide to Pruning Protected Crops

Pruning is essential for keeping protected crops healthy & balanced through the winter months. Keep reading for tips on pruning greenhouse and hoophouse plants.

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bed flipping

Two-Step Bed Flipping: Increasing Your Production on a Small Footprint

Flipping your plant beds is as simple as 1, 2! Follow these tips for two-step bed flipping to successfully increase your crop production no matter the season.…

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Chickpea Sprout Hummus: Breathe Life Back Into Winter

Just because the months are getting colder doesn’t mean you can’t still have homemade hummus with fresh chickpeas; you just have to get creative with it. This…

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Survive the Winter Blues: Grow, Eat and Plan

There is no denying it: the days are short and unless you planned for a winter garden, fresh vegetables from your backyard have long passed. But don’t…

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