Seasonal Gardening

What to plant and how to protect it as the seasons change, from spring vegetable planting to keeping plants alive through summer heatwaves.

• 12 Best Vegetables to Plant in Spring

  Which vegetables to sow in early, mid and late spring, which can handle a frost and which can't, with a planting table and tips for a steady harvest.

• How to Protect Plants From Extreme Heat

  What to do before, during and after a heatwave: deep watering, mulch, shade cloth, moving pots, and the jobs to postpone until temperatures drop.