The Hardening Off Schedule That Guarantees Strong Tomato Plants
To help them grow strong and healthy, harden off tomato plants for a couple of weeks before planting them out. Unless you live in a frost-free zone, this step is a requirement. Set up your schedule with experienced gardener, Sarah Jay.
Planting Strawberries in March: 7 Tricks for a Fruitful Patch
Planting strawberries can be incredibly rewarding with the right start. March is a great time to plant, setting you up for a delicious harvest later in the year. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares tricks to get it right.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Sugar Magnolia’ Snap Peas
If you love the sweetness of a snap pea in early spring, grow ‘Sugar Magnolia’ snap peas in your garden this year. This vigorous and visually interesting pea is a perfect addition to gardens in basically every part of North America. Experienced gardener and lover of ‘Sugar Magnolia’, Sarah Jay discusses the ins and outs of growing this pea here.
Feed Your Family on a Budget With These 11 Garden Plants
If you want to save money and have delicious, fresh food at the same time, growing your own food is the answer. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the crops you should grow if you want to feed your family on a budget.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Jewel Amethyst’ Eggplants
Have you ever wanted to grow tons of tiny aubergines in a small footprint? With ‘Jewel Amethyst’ eggplant, you can! This awesome container plant is great for porches, patios, and even for stuffing into larger gardens. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay outlines how to grow this neat variety.
Why Your Indoor Basil Keeps Dying: 7 Common Mistakes
Indoor basil has a frustrating tendency to die just when you've gotten used to having fresh herbs on hand. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the most common reasons basil fails indoors and what to do differently.
Plant These Vegetable Seeds Outside in February
When it comes to planting vegetable seeds outside, February is an ideal time to do it! As long as soil temperatures are right, multiple plants benefit from early seeding, ahead of the spring season. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven of them here.
7 Tips for Bushy and Healthy Windowsill Basil Plants
Growing basil on a windowsill sounds simple until your plants turn leggy, bolt early, or die from overwatering. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven practical tips for keeping windowsill basil bushy, productive, and alive longer than a few weeks.
6 Berry Bushes to Plant in February
If you like pounds of delicious fruit, you’ll be happy to learn there are multiple berry bushes to plant in February – and they’re not just blueberries and raspberries! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses seven berry bushes you can plant this month.
February Crops: What to Direct Sow and Start Indoors
As winter winds down, you might wonder what February crops to grow. You’ll be delighted to learn that there are many you can direct sow and many you can start indoors, depending on your climate. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay lists which crops to sow indoors and outdoors here.
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.