Is it safe to begin planting vegetables and annuals this early in the year? Every year, there's an eager bunch ready to jump start spring crops and flowers. "The short answer is yes," confirms Amy ...

Before wasting time, money and effort in the garden, you need to take a close look the USDA Planting Zones. Here is how to understand it. You don’t want to start planting your garden without knowing ...

With spring on the horizon, many gardeners are preparing for prolonged, hearty growing seasons in their region. The United States has a diverse ecological footprint, so growing seasons differ slightly ...

BURLINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - USDA plant hardiness zones categorize areas based on their average minimum winter temperatures. But with our warming climate many parts of our state have moved to higher ...

As winter wanes and the first signs of spring begin to emerge, many home gardeners find themselves itching to dig into the ...

It’s no secret that temperatures across the globe are warming as a direct result of climate change. Heat-trapping pollutants in the atmosphere are causing the planet to warm. This is causing plant ...

Artichokes can be grown as perennials or annuals, depending on your growing zone.