Four “Spring Hardy” Crops to Grow Before It Gets Hot

We have now passed the mid-point of October. With the arrival of October 19, only 73 days remain before your 2011 calendar becomes obsolete. While I’ll still be growing broccoli, collards, carrots, and some other hardy crops for a few more months here in North Carolina, most of my friends up north are preparing to shut things down for the season. With that in mind, I thought today might be a good time to mention a few things you can accomplish around this time of year… [ … ]

Blueberries have a reputation for being difficult to grow, but if you have the right growing conditions, they’re no more difficult than other fruits and vegetables. To grow blueberries, you need a soil pH between [ … ]

There are many ways to extend the growing season through the winter in cold temperate climates. This can be done by  using cold frames, greenhouses, row covers, and raised beds, as well as mulching heavily [ … ]