Warmer temperatures and a drier forecast are pointing to the possibility of more farmers starting to plant across the Midwest this week. As farmers gear up and nail down planting depth, row spacing is ...

If you’re gearing up to plant fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra to donate to your local soup kitchen or pantry? The national Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign, ...

Are you a tomato whisperer, but no one else in your family really likes tomatoes? Do you end up with so many zucchinis that you are dropping them on your neighbors’ doorsteps in the dark of night? Do ...

As spring warms the soil, gardeners begin the enjoyable and satisfying work of transferring seedlings and young starts into prepared beds. Whether we are growing ornamentals or edibles (or both), the ...

Planters are just starting to roll, but based on the forecast, it could be a big week for planting progress in some states. What’s the key to growing big yields? According to the reigning National ...