Growing Zones for Beets
Beets are cool-season vegetables that are relatively tolerant to various growing conditions. They can be grown in a wide range of USDA Plant Hardiness Zones, from zones 2 to 10. …
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Growing Zones for Kale
Kale is a cold-hardy leafy green that can tolerate a range of temperatures. It is generally recommended to grow kale in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7 to 10, although it …
Growing Zones for Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable that thrives in cooler climates. It is generally recommended to grow broccoli in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 to 10. Here are examples of U.S. …
Growing Zones for Apples
Apples are typically grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. Here are some examples of U.S. states within these recommended growing zones:
Zone 3: Some states in this zone …
Growing Zones for Watermelon
Watermelons are warm-season plants that thrive in regions with long, hot summers. The recommended growing zones for watermelons in the United States are typically USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9, …
Growing Zones for Avocados
Avocados thrive in warm climates and are typically grown in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11. Here are examples of U.S. states and territories that fall within these recommended growing …
How to Position Indoor Garden Lights for the Best Results
One of the elements a garden needs to grow is a healthy amount of sunlight. That's easier said than done in some locations. Long winters, no space, or other conditions …
9 Advantages of Container Gardening Indoors and 5 Ways to Do It
We can't all have outdoor gardens. But we can all have gardens. And even though the majority of gardens are outdoors, there are some advantages of container gardening indoors, as …
Growing Hot Peppers From Seeds or Seedlings
Peppers are warm-season perennials that we treat as annuals. They have a long growing season—15 to 18 weeks after planting out—and cooler weather slows them down. You can start them …
Here Comes the Sun
In summer the sun sets due west of us over Lake Champlain and spends most of the afternoon shining in our kitchen windows—and, incidentally, spends the lion’s share of the …
