Knowing how to cover bare soil in winter is a vital part of overwintering a garden, so if it isn't already on your winter gardening checklist, this year it should become an addition.We compiled a ...

Ask for row covers at organic gardening centers or agriculture supply centers or search online. The fabric comes in several widths, can be cut to fit any length of row and is inexpensive to ship ...

Out of all the winter garden questions, there's one we've heard a lot this month: should I cover raised beds in winter? If you've been learning how to get your garden ready for winter, you're ...

Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...

Looking for the best winter cover crops for vegetable gardens? This comprehensive list of good cover crops for winter will build nutrient-rich soil your veggies will appreciate in spring.

Sometimes, we forget to cover our plants or can't relocate certain crops in time before the weather changes. But there are methods and measures to protect your plants, according to gardening and ...

As colder weather creeps across the country, you might be turning to your vegetable garden to prepare for the winter months ahead. Here, we asked Jessica Hill, Farm Manager at Jones Valley ...

No one wants to think of harvest’s end as the vegetable garden reaches peak, but now’s the time to plant over-winter cover crops to improve your soil for next season.

In this winter plants guide, we’ll cover (pun intended) which plants need winter care, when to start protecting them, and how to best shield them from frost, wind and snow.

Cover crops can prevent soil erosion, rebalance the soil, and keep your garden healthy through the winter. Skip to Main Content View on Facebook Page (Opens in a new tab) ...

With cover crops, a vegetable garden doesn’t have to end with the first hard frost — no greenhouse required. Devin Barto plants cover crops on five acres at Fifth Month Farm in Mount Joy.

Winter wheat also works well in mixtures with other small grains or with legumes such as hairy vetch or winter peas. A typical mix might be 3 to 4 pounds of a cereal grain with one-fourth pound of ...