winter crops

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

While the rest of the country is shoveling snow, gardeners in zones 9-10 are still harvesting tomatoes and planting new ones! With average December temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F  …
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8

While northern friends are completely snowed in, December in zones 7-8 offers a few sneaky opportunities for the dedicated gardener. With average temperatures ranging from 45°F down to 25°F (7°C  …
Potatoes

Potatoes

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are one of the most widely consumed and versatile vegetables, prized for their rich flavor and nutritional value. Whether mashed, boiled, baked, fried, or roasted, potatoes are  …
Peas

Peas

Peas (Pisum sativum) are delicious and nutritious. Botanically speaking, peas are fruits. Those little spheres inside the pods that we call peas are actually seeds and are considered legumes.  …