Frost Dates
A tracked calendar dataset for our gardening coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.

How to Ripen Green Tomatoes Fast in Fall
A simple fall technique using pruning and reduced watering can force green tomatoes to ripen quickly before frost damages the crop.

Six herbs to plant in August for fall
Gardeners can plant six herbs in August to extend the harvest into fall, with some lasting until frost or returning next spring.

Tomato Feed Boosts Late Summer Flowers
Applying tomato feed to patio containers in late summer encourages a final flush of blooms with its high potassium, hardening plants before frost.