Learn how to prepare and protect coldframes for winter, from crop selection and timing to structural support, snow-load strategies, and irrigation winterization. Practical, research-based guidance for resilient winter growing.

Ask OGS: Learn how and when to plant garlic, plus tips on soil prep, fall planting, harvesting, and choosing varieties like softneck, hardneck, and elephant garlic.

Learn how to plan and grow a thriving fall garden in Western North Carolina — tips on crops, planting times, soil prep, frost protection & organic pest control from OGS.

Diversifying your garden is one step toward protecting and caring for native pollinators and beneficial insects.