We’ve had excessive heat this summer, and it appears more is on the way. Many gardeners have turned to shade cloth to protect their crops and tender plants. Shade cloth is an open-weave synthetic ...

Hot weather is here and that can bring extra challenges for vegetable gardens as high temperatures cause yield and quality loss in many vegetable crops. For example, high temperatures contribute to ...

In our column on Aug. 2, we discussed some ways to help your trees, shrubs and plants survive the “dog days of summer.” This week, anticipating a few more very hot weeks ahead of us, we will focus on ...