Starting squash seeds indoors gives you a head start on the season, but squash seedlings don't tolerate root disturbance well. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to time, sow, and transplant squash seedlings without losing them in the process.
A meditation garden doesn't require a large space or a big budget. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to design a simple, sensory-rich outdoor space that invites stillness and rewards regular use.
There is no area too limited for effective companion planting. Small garden beds are some of the best places to interplant and fill in spaces that would otherwise be bare. The result is even more of a delicious harvest to enjoy. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay highlights the best ways to maximize your small space garden.
A clean edge makes the whole garden look more intentional, and it doesn't have to cost much. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares ten simple, affordable edging ideas that work for any skill level.
If you want to reduce your food budget and make the most of your garden space, a subsistence garden is a great place to start. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which crops to prioritize when the goal is feeding yourself, and how to think about yield, calories, and storage from the start.
Dividing perennials is one of the easiest ways to get more plants for free, but timing and technique matter. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to divide and transplant perennials in spring without losing them.
Starting a garden doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through the five steps to getting your first garden in the ground this spring, with practical advice for keeping it simple.
A late spring frost can undo weeks of work overnight. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares practical ways to protect transplants, seedlings, and tender crops when cold weather catches you off guard.
April is when most lawns start growing again in earnest, and a little attention now tends to pay off for the rest of the season. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through the tasks that matter most this month, from the first mow to weed prevention.
April is a great time to direct sow many popular crops. If you don’t want to go to the effort of sowing indoors first, simply pop these seeds directly in the ground now and wait for them to emerge.
When it’s time to start cosmos seeds, start as many as you can! These lovely blooms offer a boost to your veggies, color to the garden, and food for pollinators. The most important part about starting cosmos is getting the timing right, and experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides some tips on this very subject.
April is prime sowing time for many garden plants, both indoors and out. You have plenty to choose from if you want to start growing this month. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists a few garden plants you can sow now.