Did you know that with the right timing and preparation, you can grow a garden in the frigid tundras of zone 1? There are many challenges to consider first, but it is possible to do it successfully. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you when to start seeds in zone 1 climates.
Butterflies love milkweed! Why not plant some to help them thrive this year? Milkweed sprouts gorgeous flowers that pop in ornamental gardens. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to see exactly when and how to sow their seeds for optimal germination and sprouting.
Before you plant your seeds this spring, take a moment to check if they’re still viable. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to determine whether you should keep or toss last year’s seeds.
It’s seed-selecting time! From reliable favorites to new varieties, there is plenty to be excited about as we dream up our warm-season selections. Explore delicious new seed varieties to look for in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Soil blocking is an innovative, resourceful way to start seeds, where the soil becomes both the growing media and the vessel for seedlings. Interested in making soil blocks with a DIY blocker? Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring ways to start seeds without a commercial tool.
Winter sowing gives seedlings a jumpstart in a protected outdoor environment and is a rewarding way to seed many of our favorite perennials. Simple containers like milk jugs become mini-greenhouses, protecting the seeds and allowing them to sprout naturally as the weather warms. Explore perennials to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Starting seeds indoors is viable and productive. It gives seedlings a jumpstart on the growing season as we move them outdoors in warmer temperatures. But not all seeds are best for indoor sowing. As we plan our spring gardens, explore which seeds not to start inside this winter with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Winter sowing is an easy and rewarding way to start seeds for strong seedlings come spring. From native perennials to cold-tolerant herbs and vegetables to cool-season annuals, winter sowing in January gives plants a headstart. Using simple containers for homemade “greenhouses,” the seeds sprout as they would in nature. Explore seeds to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Get a jump on your gardening season by starting seeds in January! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares 11 seeds you can plant in the New Year.
While next year’s gardening season may seem ages away, it will be here before you know it. So, get a jump on your garden by ordering seeds in December. Farmer Briana Yablosnki shares five benefits of ordering seeds early.
If you’re wondering what to sow in December, take note of seeds with long germination times. Since these seeds take multiple weeks to germinate, planting them in December allows you to end up with healthy transplants by the time planting season arrives. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares vegetables, flowers, and herbs that you can plant in December.
Native plants are often easier to sow than non-native ornamental species—they adapt well to local climates and sprout with little assistance. If you’re sowing them and notice sparse sprouting, use these seven tips from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to boost their germination rates.