Planning for fall and winter harvests starts with knowing when to sow and how to protect crops as temperatures drop. Learn how to schedule cold-weather plantings, choose appropriate protection, and extend your growing season.

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.

Organic Growers School answers your questions about Japanese beetle control. Learn organic, non-chemical strategies—handpicking, milky spore, traps, neem oil, row covers, beneficial insects, and more—for protecting your garden from Japanese beetles.

Discover how to prevent and manage early and late blight in organic tomatoes, including expert tips on mulching, copper fungicides, drip irrigation, and disease-resistant varieties, for growers in Western North Carolina.

Grow healthier potatoes by rotating crops, selecting disease-resistant varieties, and using companion plants like dill and alyssum to attract beneficial insects. Prevent common potato pests and blight with smart spacing and soil care.

Maximize your garden’s potential by growing what you eat most, choosing seasonal crops, and making the most of small spaces. Smart garden planning supports a more sustainable, local food lifestyle.

Discover effective strategies to prevent polyhouse failures caused by wind, rain, and snow. Learn practical repair tips, design improvements like switching to Gothic structures, and climate-adaptive solutions to make your greenhouses more resilient and long-lasting.

Maximize your vegetable garden's success by choosing sunny spots with at least 6-8 hours of sunlight. Learn shade-tolerant crops, soil preparation techniques, and the best methods for raised beds, in-ground gardens, and composting. Optimize soil health with amendments and cover crops for a bountiful harvest. Discover expert tips for gardening in any space!

A sign: if your plant wilts suddenly, the most likely culprit is the squash vine borer.

Learn how to get rid of poison ivy with various organic methods.