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Carrots (Daucus carota) are a sign of spring throughout much of the United States. They are a slow-growing cool season vegetable, somewhat tolerant of frost and less fond of temperatures above 80° F. For growers in our region, that means there are two short windows for planting. Sow carrot seeds in August for a winter harvest, making sure to protect the plants with frost cloth once temperatures start to dip below freezing. Plant in March for a late spring harvest, keeping in mind that soil temperatures need to be at least 40° F for the seeds to germinate.

When Laura Scott mentioned that Cheekwood is very important in the lives of her family, we had to know more. A self-proclaimed proud Nashvillian, Laura is a decades-long resident after moving from Miami to attend Vanderbilt University. She and her husband are raising their family here. Keep reading below for our Q&A with Laura.

It’s a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for May 2025.

It’s a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for April 2025.

It’s a new month of plant picks! Cheekwood’s Horticulturist, Sage McClain, shares her top plant picks for March 2025.

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You may know Brassica oleracea by many names. Collard greens, broccoli, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi – all these vegetables are of the same species, despite how different they appear. They thrive in cool weather and will survive light frosts with no protection necessary, which makes them great choices for an early spring vegetable garden.