If you're new to gardening you'll need to familiarize yourself with growing zones and what they mean. If you are a seasoned gardener, you still might be confused about zones. The U.S. Department of ...

Key Points Check your local freeze date to choose vegetables for October planting.Fast-maturing cool-season crops are ideal for late fall harvests.Hardy plants like garlic and kale go dormant in ...

As the soil warms and daylight extends a bit longer each day, Oregonians start planning their gardens. But did you know the U.S. Department of Agriculture updated its plant hardiness zones a few ...

Spring is the time to start planning and preparing for the upcoming growing season, even in colder climates. Spring cleaning for gardens includes cutting back dead foliage, but leaving some stems for ...