Heather Buckner

Heather Buckner hails from amongst the glistening lakes of Minnesota, and now lives with her family on a beautiful homestead in the Vermont Mountains. She holds a bachelor of science degree in environmental science from Tufts University, and has traveled and worked in many roles in conservation and environmental advocacy, including creating and managing programs based around resource conservation, organic gardening, food security, and building leadership skills. Heather is a certified permaculture designer and student herbalist. She is also a fanatical gardener, and enjoys spending as much time covered in dirt as possible!

How to Plant and Grow Aurugula: Make your Greens Shoot Up Like a Rocket

Vegetables Arugula, Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae)

Close of green argula gowing in a veggie garden.

Zesty, nutritious, and delicious, Arugula is a “don’t miss” crop for the garden. This straightforward salad green is easy to grow, takes very little space, and is ready to eat in just a few short weeks! Learn all about growing and harvesting arugula now.

How to Plant and Grow Cabbage: A Fall and Spring Staple Crop

Vegetables Brassica oleracea, Cabbage, Cole Crops (Brassica), Fall, Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae), Spring

A close up of a head of green cabbage growing in a vegetable garden..

Cabbage has been grown around the world for centuries for good reason. With so many different ways to cook, preserve, and eat cabbage, this nutrient rich crop is a must for every garden. Read more to learn how to grow and maintain cabbage plants.

Succession Planting: How to Grow Crops for a Continual Harvest

Tips & Hacks

A woman holds a box of fresh veggies she harvested from her garden. Torso shot of arms hold box of vegetables.

Want to increase your garden harvest? Succession planting, which involves staggering plantings of crops to produce a continual harvest, is an efficient way to increase yields and extend the gardening season. Read our in-depth guide to find out what you need to know now!

How to Plant and Grow Turnips for Roots and Greens

Vegetables Cole Crops (Brassica), Fall, Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae), Root Crops, Spring, Turnip

Looking for a versatile, nutritious, and easy to grow cole crop to plant in your garden this season? There is a reason that the turnip has been a staple of the human diet for centuries! Learn more about how to grow and care for this historic crop right here on Gardener’s Path.

How to Stop Turnips from Bolting and Going to Seed

Vegetables Cole Crops (Brassica), Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae), Turnip

Close up of a turnip forming a flower head to produce seed.

Can’t understand why your turnip crop keeps bolting? Bolting is caused by stress on plants and can be easily addressed with a few simple tricks. Learn what factors can cause bolting in turnips and explore some ways that you can prevent your turnip crop from bolting. Read more now.

12 Easy Ways to Extend the Harvest Season

Tips & Hacks Fall

Not quite ready to put your garden to bed for the season? Learn how to keep your garden growing strong all through the fall, and enjoy the benefit of fresh garden produce for longer than ever this year. Use our guide to check out some fun and easy ways to extend the harvest season. Read more now.

The 19 Best Cool-Weather Crops for a Productive Fall Garden

Vegetables Fall

Fall veggies freshly collected from a garden including carrots, beets, and kohlabri.

Are you itching to extend your growing season? Luckily, many crops are well suited for fall gardens and in fact, tend to be more productive and flavorful with cool temperatures. These 15 cold tolerant crops will keep your garden producing all throughout the fall season. Learn more now!

How to Harvest and Store Rutabaga

Vegetables Cole Crops (Brassica), Fall, Rutabaga

Horizontal image of dusty, slightly dirt-covered, just-picked pale purple rutabagas.

How do you know when it’s time to harvest rutabaga? And what should you do with it once you’ve picked it? Head over to Gardener’s Path to learn how and when to harvest and proper storage techniques, plus we share our favorite cooking tips and recipe ideas. You’ll be astonished at how many ways rutabaga can be enjoyed.

How to Grow Rutabagas: A Cool-Weather Crop Perfect for Fall

Vegetables Cole Crops (Brassica), Fall, Mustard & Cabbage Family (Brassicaceae), Root Crops, Rutabaga

Horizontal image of three pinkish purple and white rutabagas with dirt-covered roots and green stems and leaves, laying on their side in the dirt, with more leafy greens in the background.

Do you love potatoes and carrots? Want to try growing something new in your garden this year? It’s time to add rutabaga to your list. This under-represented root vegetable is nutritious, delicious, and an excellent choice for long term storage. Best of all, it’s easy to grow your own. Read more now!