Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

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Flowers

9 Best Flowers to Start in February for Early Blooms

Spring comes with flowers, and for early blooms, February sowing is necessary! Save some room in your seed starting area for lovely blooms, and you won’t regret it. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers 9 flowers to start this month for a flourishing spring.

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Fruits

7 Fruit Trees to Plant in February

Because winter is the dormant season, there are many fruit trees to plant in February. As long as you do it the right way and shelter your tree through the rest of the winter, your tree will produce bunches of delicious fruit. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven trees you can plant this month.

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Herbs

5 Slow-Growing Herbs to Start in January

Some herbs need months to reach transplant size, making January the ideal time to start them indoors. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five slow-growing herbs worth starting now for a productive herb garden by summer.

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Edible

5 Best Sweet Onions to Grow This Year

Sweet onions are milder and more versatile than their pungent storage counterparts, perfect for fresh eating and summer cooking. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five reliable sweet onion varieties that deliver exceptional flavor and performance in the garden.

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Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Winterbor’ Kale

If you love to grow kale, grow some ‘Winterbor’ kale this season! This F1 hybrid produces plentiful, curly leaves that last through early spring or into late fall. If you need more info on how to cultivate this awesome superfood, follow this guide by experienced gardener Sarah Jay.

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Fruits

How to Winter Prune Grape Vines

Winter pruning is one of the most important tasks for healthy, productive grape vines. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains when and how to prune your vines during dormancy for better yields next year.

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Edible

When to Direct Sow Garden Peas: A Timing Guide

You have to know when to direct sow peas for delicious, delectable garden snacks through spring. It doesn’t matter what variety of peas you grow, as long as you get them in the ground on time, you’ll have lots to eat. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, helps you time it right.

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Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Scarlet Nantes’ Carrots

Compare the taste of a carrot you grew at home with one from the grocery store, and you’ll find there’s no comparison. If you need a suggestion on which variety to grow, Scarlet Nantes carrots are a great choice. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers everything you need to know about growing them here!