The end of summer is the perfect time to get your fall garden situated right before hunkering down for the first frost. Companion planting — the practice of growing certain plants together for mutual ...

Mid-summer is the time to prepare for a fall vegetable garden. July and August are ideal for starting seeds indoors for broccoli, cabbage, leafy greens, and even cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.

As summer winds down, it’s time to shift your focus from tomatoes and cucumbers to turnips and kale. For Rowan County gardeners, late July through early September is the prime time to start planting a ...

A close up shot of a beet, lettuce, and daikon radish shown on a traditional fall background - Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty There are many reasons you may want to grow food in your fall garden.

Track maturity dates and harvest turnips early—overgrown roots lose flavor and texture. Both roots and leafy greens are edible, with some varieties grown just for greens. Pick young turnips for mild ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruits. Weeping mulberry is a remarkable tree that you may wish to plant this fall or winter in its dormant state. To appreciate it, I urge you to view a ...