January is a good time to get started on much of the spring garden, but it’s especially good for seeds that take longer to germinate. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven of these slow-to-germinate plants you should start now.
It’s time to prep your January seed starting calendar and get organized ahead of the spring season. No matter where you live and what kind of weather you expect for the beginning of the year, a good plan goes a long way. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay takes you through the month, week by week, to help you figure out what to do.
Your winter garden already contains most of what birds need to survive cold months. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to work with what you've got rather than buying expensive bird supplies.
Garden trends are constantly evolving, reflecting changes in how we think about our outdoor spaces. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explores 9 trends shaping gardens in 2026, from wildlife-friendly choices to bold design statements you can try in your own backyard.
If you have outdoor plants in large containers or you have limited sheltered space, wrapping them in burlap during winter is a viable strategy. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has tips to wrap up 7 of the most commonly grown container perennials so yours make it through to spring.
While the outdoor garden sleeps, it’s time to get started on spring’s bounty. There are several seeds you can get started under grow lights in December. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers 7 to get going on right now.
Sometimes the best gardening gifts are the ones you'd never buy for yourself. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares ten splurge-worthy items that will make any gardener's life easier and their garden more beautiful.
When should your vegetable seeds start? December is a great time for direct seeding in some instances, and sowing indoors in others. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven seeds you can start in both cases to achieve cool-weather harvests and prepare for spring.
When it’s time to protect potted plants, cold weather can be a threat, but it’s not a death sentence. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers all the ways you can protect your outdoor plants in containers. There are multiple methods to help outdoor container plants survive.
Thinking about when flower seeds start, December isn’t the first month on your mind. But it’s actually a great time to get many flower seeds in the ground, and it’s a perfect time for sowing slow growers indoors. Gardening expert and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 9 seeds you can start this month.
It’s easy to be excited about gardening in spring! But gardening lasts all year, even when it’s cold. Even if you’re new to growing, don’t let frost stop you. Experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay has tips and tricks to help you with beginner winter gardening.
The end of the growing season is here, but it’s not too late to plant seeds! These spring bloomers benefit from an early planting this fall and winter. Get their seeds in the ground before it snows so you can enjoy their blooms next year.