One in a series of columns co-written by Tony and Karen Russo, a father-daughter team and former owners of Russo’s in Watertown. In the depths of winter, when local farm beds rest under layers of snow ...

Planting the first vegetables, flowers, or shrubs of spring marks a new year of gardening, but growing plants in a greenhouse can mean that season never has to end. Whether heated or unheated, a ...

A patio greenhouse has the opportunity transform your yard and keep your refrigerator stocked from season to season. Not only can greenhouses add character and charm to your outdoor space, but they ...

Even in the coldest months, some fruit trees can thrive year-round in a glass enclosure. Controlled environments like greenhouses and cold frames can give you a head start on spring planting, help ...

Just because the winter months typically bring a pause to prime time gardening season, doesn’t mean gardeners still can’t enjoy their favorite hobby in the cold months. In fact, there are still plenty ...

We mustn’t let our green thumbs get flabby just because it’s chilly outside. Indoor gardening creates a year-round growing season. The following exercises provide good winter workouts for plant ...

Remember the mid-1970s television commercial for Chiffon Margarine? The tagline was, “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!” Well, gardeners have found at least one way to outsmart her – by extending a ...

Year-round crop production in cold climates requires structures that provide favorable growing conditions during cold winters ...

Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. Enjoy unlimited access to our groundbreaking reporting, engage with experts, and connect with a community of changemakers. On a recent ...

Owl Bluff Farm is one of five second-generation deep winter greenhouses prototyped by the University of Minnesota research team. Carrie Calvo speaks to the crowd at an open house for Owl Bluff Farm's ...