After a few cool, wet fall days, mushrooms can seem to appear overnight. One morning the lawn is clear. The...

Before you clean up your garden this fall, put down the pruners. Leaving certain stems, seed heads, and leaves can help birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife survive winter.

You expect the maples to turn yellow in October. The pine beside the driveway? Not so much. So when an...

If you’ve ever seen a cranberry harvest, you might assume the berries spend their whole lives floating in water. They...

Updated October 7, 2026 The best fall color this week isn’t limited to New England. The Adirondacks are nearing peak,...

A tree doesn’t check the calendar to know when autumn has arrived. It responds to changes in its surroundings, especially...

October’s garden depends on where you live. In Minnesota, it may be time to cover the last tomatoes against frost,...

Updated September 29, 2026 The short answer: Gardeners in some colder regions may be ready to plant garlic now. In...

The tomato vines may be winding down, but your vegetable garden doesn’t have to. Fall is a good time to...

The first hard freeze can damage plants, hoses, pots, irrigation systems, and lingering vegetables. Use this six-step fall garden checklist to protect your garden now—and make spring cleanup much easier.