Individual cloves that are split from golfball-sized bulbs are ideally planted in Pennsylvania in mid to late October.

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This week's gardening column also addresses a reader concerned that caterpillars have feasted on their catalpa tree leaves.

It’s not uncommon for garlic to sprout at home in the storage pot or net. No wonder. Garlic is often sold in packs of three. If you only need a clove occasionally, the others sit around and start ...

Wondering what there is to plant in October? You can start planting a variety of popular fruits and vegetables for your home garden, from kale to tulips.

Garlic scapes are one of those little surprises in the garden that many beginners don’t expect. If you’ve planted hardneck garlic, you’ll notice these curly green stems in late spring, twisting and ...

Fall is here, and October is bringing us a supermoon in the first week of the month. On Monday, Oct. 6, the supermoon will take over the sky, the same night that the Draconid meteor shower is set to ...

From plans for spring harvest to spacing tips to planting basics, there’s a steady stream of tasks to do and things to look forward to ...

Plant butternut squash in the spring, grow through the summer, and harvest in the fall. This fruit can be stored to enjoy all ...

Do not plant garlic in insufficient sun, poorly draining soil, or next to legume crops. Avoid growing garlic in containers less than 6 to 8 inches deep. Skip areas with very alkaline soils and where ...

Is it the wintertime stash of home-canned tomatoes that appeals? Or the traditions surrounding the process of preservation?

Some farmworkers say they’re making less money, not more. And growers say they can’t afford to pay the overtime.