Not putting the tomatoes in yet

Skinny tomato seedlings yearn for the sun "Have you put your tomatoes in yet?" The question echoes through all the vege…

Effects of light, cold, and wind

Every once in a while we gardeners get a clear illustration of the effects of environmental factors in the growth of plants. Here…

The vegetable garden in a warm December

It's going to be pretty chilly tonight, but the forecast for the coming week sounds a lot like the rest of December - unseaso…

Frost warning

Check your forecast! Light frosts are possible in some areas of Maryland this weekend. Probably time to get those last peppers ha…