Get more out of your vegetable garden by extending the season, both in the spring and in the fall. Below are some ways to extend the season that do not require much investment in equipment. For hoop houses and other slightly more complex ways to extend the season, check out this post. Choosing Crops The…

Salads are a favorite meal in our home, which made growing lettuce a priority when space was carved out for a vegetable garden. It quickly became a favorite vegetable to grow, too. Homegrown lettuce, harvested and eaten straight away, is much more flavorful than greens from the grocery store. It is also a quick crop,…

While some gardeners start seeds for long-germinating plants, such as onions, as early as late January or early February, now is the best time for Minnesota gardeners to begin their seed starting efforts. For plants, such as lettuces and other greens, seeds started now can be planted out in the garden in three or four…