David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

A cold frame is one of the most invaluable things a gardener can own during the winter. It offers a safe place for tender plants to overwinter, provides a growing environment to start seeds where ...

Question: I would like to continue growing some vegetables over the winter, and I am hoping I can start my seeds earlier in the spring. How can I construct a simple cold frame and maximize its use ...

Winter is a rough time for herbaceous plants. Most don’t have the tolerance for the extreme cold in upper North America, and many die back in late winter in the South. But if you have time, you can ...

The desire to extend the growing season and cultivate fresh produce almost year-round is a common aspiration. Thoughts like these are all too common for gardeners as they wait impatiently for ...

Freezing temperatures are not ideal for gardeners, and the unpredictable winter weather can be concerning for those thinking ahead to planting before spring. A cold frame can be a big help, especially ...