The limbo land between winter and spring is a perfect time for pruning, preparing, and propagating. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into 15 essential February garden tasks to lay the groundwork for a thriving season.
Winter may not be over, but there is a lot you can plant before spring! February is the perfect time to direct sow cold-hardy greens and start warm-weather crops indoors. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best things to plant in February.
Cover crops can dramatically reduce weed pressure, improve soil fertility, and protect your most valuable garden resource from blowing away in the off-season. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into how to reap these benefits.
Garden design brings a world of creative discovery where art meets nature and human connection. Designing your next garden is achievable, especially when you know the design basics to guide you in creating a space that’s inviting, practical, thriving, and reflective of your design style. Explore landscape design basics with garden designer Katherine Rowe to gather inspiration for your next beautiful garden.
Instead of counting down the days until your last frost date, you can get a headstart on your garden with these innovative strategies. Even if the weather is still frigid and rainy, you’ll be surprised how much you can grow in the month before spring officially begins.
As the winter solstice approaches, you might be surprised to learn that there are some benefits to a layer of snow for your garden. Garden expert Kelli Klein walks you through some reasons why you might want to wish for a snowy winter.
Are you wondering how to harden off seedlings and ease their transition to the outdoors? Join vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she shares seven tips for successfully hardening off seedlings.
If you’re confused about the sunlight requirements for your plants, rest assured that you aren’t the only one. While full sun and direct sun are sometimes used interchangeably, they have a few nuances. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how you can optimize plants’ light exposure to ensure happy, healthy leaves.
When you’re starting a new garden or have grown to a size where an irrigation system is necessary for success, you must decide which type of system you’ll choose. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares what she’s learned about overhead watering and if it is, in fact, bad for plants.
If you’re confused about the difference between full sun, partial sun, and shade, you’re not alone. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the nuances of sun exposure and how to determine the best sunlit area for specific plants.
Stop waterway pollution, prevent flooding, and cover mucky low-lying areas with rain garden plants that are as functional as they are beautiful. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best species for wet, low-lying areas.
When planning your spring garden, your last frost date provides the best estimate for when it’s safe to seed certain crops. Former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey explains how to find the last frost date for your specific location.