As a master gardener who specializes in organic gardening and permaculture techniques, companion planting is something of an obsession of mine. It's endlessly useful and is the foundation of a healthy ...

Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...

Many gardeners spend the winter months dreaming of spring. But if you want to get a head start on your spring garden or explore your creativity with nature-themed crafts, there are still plenty of ...

The relationship between winter wheat planting dates and grain yields can be characterized by a bell curve, according to K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato. Seeding should occur at the ...

If you live in a warm climate, you'll naturally have more and different planting options to enjoy in a winter garden. As ever, the temptation is to add more flowering plants. While always lovely, ...