Green Side Up

Richard Hentschel, host of Green Side Up, helps explain the mystical frost free date when it comes to planting the home vegetable garden. Warming-loving vegetables put out too early can be killed by frosts, while cold-loving vegetables may bolt and go to seed if planted too late. Local conditions often impact how early gardening can begin.

Show Notes

Richard Hentschel, host of Green Side Up, helps explain the mystical frost free date when it comes to planting the home vegetable garden. Warming-loving vegetables put out too early can be killed by frosts, while cold-loving vegetables may bolt and go to seed if planted too late. Local conditions often impact how early gardening can begin.

What is Green Side Up?

Green Side Up is a gardening program produced by University of Illinois Extension. It is hosted by Richard Hentschel, Extension Educator, Horticulture.