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Sarah Jay

Sarah is a staff writer and content strategist at Epic Gardening. She spends most of her time researching and writing about native/adapted plants and the ecological systems that make up our growing climates.

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Seeds

7 Pretty Bouquet Filler Plants You Can Start From Seed

When you’re seed shopping for your cut flower garden, don’t forget bouquet filler seed. Many lovely foliage and flowering plants fill in the arrangement gracefully and easily. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven pretty plants you can use to fill in your arrangements.

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Vegetables

Plant These Vegetable Seeds Outside in February

When it comes to planting vegetable seeds outside, February is an ideal time to do it! As long as soil temperatures are right, multiple plants benefit from early seeding, ahead of the spring season. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven of them here.

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Flowers

The Most Romantic Roses You Can Grow at Home

With their beautiful colors, forms, and scents, it’s easy to see why people want to grow romantic roses at home. There are plenty of low-maintenance options for growers with limited time, as well as those that require more attention. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses the most fascinating ones here.

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Fruits

6 Berry Bushes to Plant in February

If you like pounds of delicious fruit, you’ll be happy to learn there are multiple berry bushes to plant in February – and they’re not just blueberries and raspberries! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses seven berry bushes you can plant this month.

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Edible

February Crops: What to Direct Sow and Start Indoors

As winter winds down, you might wonder what February crops to grow. You’ll be delighted to learn that there are many you can direct sow and many you can start indoors, depending on your climate. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay lists which crops to sow indoors and outdoors here.

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Flowers

9 Best Flowers to Start in February for Early Blooms

Spring comes with flowers, and for early blooms, February sowing is necessary! Save some room in your seed starting area for lovely blooms, and you won’t regret it. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers 9 flowers to start this month for a flourishing spring.

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Fruits

7 Fruit Trees to Plant in February

Because winter is the dormant season, there are many fruit trees to plant in February. As long as you do it the right way and shelter your tree through the rest of the winter, your tree will produce bunches of delicious fruit. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven trees you can plant this month.