In mid to late winter, we cross our fingers that our bare trees and shrubs endured the seasonal extremes and any late cold blasts, merely resting before spring’s warming conditions. During this quiet time in the landscape, it can be difficult to discern a dormant plant from a dead one. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores visual and physical cues to hone in on the viability of your dormant tree or shrub.
Earthy, sweet, and easy to grow, beets are flavorful cool-season root vegetables rich in nutrition. Of special intrigue is the candy-stripe heirloom ‘Chioggia,’ beloved for its peppermint swirl of color and sweet, mildly peppery flavor. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the beet favorite to grow this spring for an early harvest.
For many gardeners, February is optimal for starting herb seeds indoors. Starting them now gives seedlings a jumpstart on healthy roots and leafy growth for an earlier harvest. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores herbs to start in February relative to your selection and area frost date.
With rose-planting time here or just around the corner for many gardeners, now is the time to make new selections and prepare their planting locations. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to prepare soil for roses in advance to give them the best foundation.
Poppies give an early welcome to spring in beautiful style. Their saucers of papery petals bring a sweep of color in hues from crimson to purple to champagne. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe shows how to winter sow poppies in a simple process for a successful round of cheery blooms.
Gifting a unique plant for Valentine’s Day is a thoughtful, playful, and lasting way to celebrate those we love. With dreamy blooms, exciting foliage, enchanting fragrances, and good vigor, handpicked selections are sure to delight. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unexpected Valentine plants for inspiration.
Ready to start growing? Winter sowing is an easy and resourceful way to start spring vegetables early. It gives seedlings a headstart while working with natural conditions for germination. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe breaks down the steps to get winter sowing this month.
This month, many gardeners can get their spring blooms started indoors or by winter sowing. Garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at hardy annual favorites to sow in February for a welcome show of color come spring.
Tulips are happy signs of spring with their graceful cupped blooms in a rainbow of colors. Enjoy their cheer indoors by forcing them in water (also a sweet gift!). Follow a few steps for easy success with garden expert Katherine Rowe to get your tulips growing in water.
From modern hybrids to old garden roses, award-winning favorites with high performance are an asset to any collection. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores rosarian-favorite roses to add to our own gardens, perfect for ordering this month.
Winter sowing is a useful and easy way to start seeds and gives seedlings a strong start in natural conditions. However, this method is not as great for some species. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores popular flowers and their seed-starting methods for quick development.
Orchids rely on plenty of light to bud and flower. The amount of light each species needs varies, but it relates to all aspects of their growth. Learn what to look for as garden expert Katherine Rowe explores telltale signs that an orchid isn’t getting enough light. Fortunately, this one is easy to correct!