This spring, make a few pollinator plant swaps and watch the garden hum with visits from bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. If you’re unsure which swaps to make, don’t worry. Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist, Sarah Jay, covers five easy ones to make now.
Getting a head start on your tomatoes is a great way to extend the season. If you’re in a colder climate, start indoors in March, or sow outside in warmer areas. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists nine delicious tomatoes to try.
As long as your soil is not still frozen, there are a number of plants you can sow in March. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the seeds you can direct sow outdoors this month.
If you want to plant wildflower seeds, March is a great time! It’s not too late to plant wild annuals to enjoy in summer and sometimes into fall. If you’re wondering what to plant, we’ve got you covered. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses seven wildflowers you can plant this month.
Chile peppers are one of the more frustrating vegetables to sow. They either take long to pop up, or often don’t pop up at all. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains what you can do to tackle this problem.
Philodendrons are some of the easiest houseplants to propagate, making them perfect for expanding your collection or sharing with friends. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through the process step by step so you can turn one plant into many.
If you’re not sure about timing, don't prune! March is typically the end of late-winter pruning for growers in most regions. However, not all plants require late-winter to early-spring pruning. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses five plants you should wait to prune.
March is one of the best months in the vegetable garden, with plenty of cool-season crops ready to be sown directly outdoors. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares the vegetables to plant from seed this month for an early and productive harvest.
When it’s time to start zinnia 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 zinnias is getting the timing right, and experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides some tips on this very subject.
You don't need a sprawling backyard to capture the charm of a cottage garden. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to recreate that abundant, overflowing look using pots and containers on a patio, balcony, or small outdoor space.
March seed starting is a fun pre-spring activity that gets your garden going before the season really kicks in. There are some seeds to sow directly in the garden, and some that should be started indoors. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses what to sow now.
While they’re delicious, it’s not always worth growing the hardest vegetables. Seed easier veggies you want to enjoy instead, and grow the hard ones from cuttings, plugs, or tubers. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay examines why these seven vegetables are so challenging to grow and how to harvest them without starting from seed.