Frogs and Toads in the Garden

A basic law of physics states that matter cannot be created or destroyed. From the perspective of your vegetable garden, think of all of the vitamin C and lycopene in those fresh tomatoes, the sight-enhancing vitamin A in carrots, and the folate and iron in green leafy vegetables and broccoli. Where did it all come from? Of course they came from the soil. Now think about next year and what will be left to supply the fruits (or vegetables) of your labors? [ … ]

Is it better to prepare your garden for winter, “putting it to bed” for the cold months before beginning rigorous efforts in spring? Or is it possible that winter gardening crops have merit during the [ … ]

The days are getting shorter, the air colder. What can we do when we want to squeak out a few more weeks of growing? A simple and fun way to grow vegetables year-round is to [ … ]