What to Plant in Pennsylvania in December
Nothing goes into open ground in Pennsylvania in December. The state sits weeks past its first fall frost window of November 5 to November 16, soil is…
What to Plant in Pennsylvania in August
August in Pennsylvania sits roughly three months ahead of the first fall frost, which lands somewhere between November 5 and November 16 depending on…
What to Plant in Pennsylvania in April
April in Pennsylvania splits the state into two different gardens. Around Philadelphia, the average last spring frost falls between March 29 and April 6…
When to Plant Potatoes in Oregon: Counting Back From Your Last Frost
In Portland and other spots west of the Cascades, potatoes go into the ground 14 to 21 days before the last spring frost, once soil temperature reaches…
Harvesting and Storing Potatoes in Oregon
West of the Cascades, Oregon’s potato harvest wraps up well before the ground freezes, and the state’s mild, damp winter climate makes storage more a…
Potato Varieties That Suit Oregon
Oregon’s growing season splits sharply at the Cascades, and that split decides which potatoes work where.
What to Plant in Oregon in September
September in western Oregon means one thing above all: the fall garden. The soil is warm from a full summer, nights start cooling toward the mid-40s, and…
What to Plant in Oregon in October
October in Oregon still favors the ground, at least west of the Cascades. Garlic, shallots, and cold-hardy greens like spinach, kale, and mâche go in now…
What to Plant in Oregon in November
November straddles Oregon’s first fall frost window, so the honest answer depends on where you garden.
What to Plant in Oregon in May
May is the month when Oregon’s growing season actually opens up west of the Cascades, but the calendar itself is not what makes that true.