A polar vortex had us feeling the winter here in the South, but with the coldest days behind us, it’s time to look toward spring gardening. North Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some tasty vegetables you can get started on now in your Southern garden.
Winter sowing is a fun, fruitful way to start seeds now for strong seedlings come spring. Using simple containers for homemade mini “greenhouses,” the seeds sprout when the conditions are right. The easy method doesn’t require costly supplies or intensive management. Explore all you need to start winter sowing with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Frosty weather can take a serious toll on your tropical plants, especially when it's unexpected and outside of the norm. Florida Gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips for what to do when you need to give them some extra TLC.
It’s exciting to spend a little time this winter dreaming up the warm-season garden. Planning now saves time and effort during the main growing season, and it sets up the foundation for healthy, productive plants. Garden expert Katherine Rowe offers tips for planning a rewarding spring garden with the season in sight.
Are you ready to get your garden started after the holidays? To get your seeds started early this season, try sowing in containers this winter. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the various container types you can use to winter sow.
A greenhouse is a great place to keep frost-tender plants for the winter months. You can take some steps to make sure they stay safe and sound in there until spring. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about things you can do to make sure your plants make it through the winter in the greenhouse.
Planning a truly successful garden depends on a few important actions. Whether you're just getting started or are an experienced gardener looking to reorganize your process, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips to help you get growing!
If you’re a lucky gardener with a greenhouse, you can pretty much grow anything you want. In January, there are a ton of excellent options. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you what to grow in the greenhouse in January.
Gardening can be wasteful, but it doesn’t need to be! There are easy ways to turn waste into valuable garden amendments. Try one of these seven methods from gardener Jerad Bryant to work with nature instead of against it.
Are you itching to get those seeds planted for an early spring start? Winter sowing is a great way to make sure you maximize the growing season for the best and longest harvest. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over the right time to do your winter sowing according to your climate.
Before tossing that Christmas tree, consider that the beautiful evergreen’s work isn’t over yet. Reuse your Christmas tree in the garden to put its natural gifts to good use. Explore purposeful ways to use Christmas trees after the holiday with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
There isn’t much to do during the winter, as most plants and animals rest during the cool months. Take on these few preparatory tasks now to grow a greener lawn in the spring. Join former landscaper Jerad Bryant as we delve into seven winter tasks that ensure a healthy spring lawn.