Beat the cold with winter sowing! This method takes advantage of natural outdoor temperatures and common household items, making it perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 mistakes you’ll want to avoid while sowing seeds in the winter.
Seed catalogs inspire us gardeners to plot the landscape of our dreams! Before you buy hundreds of seeds, some preemptive work now will help you avoid excess maintenance later in the process. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven things you should do to prepare your garden for new seeds.
It’s exciting to spend a little time this winter dreaming up the warm-season garden. Planning now saves time and effort during the main growing season, and it sets up the foundation for healthy, productive plants. Garden expert Katherine Rowe offers tips for planning a rewarding spring garden with the season in sight.
Are you ready to get your garden started after the holidays? To get your seeds started early this season, try sowing in containers this winter. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the various container types you can use to winter sow.
The time for spring planting is fast approaching, and it's time to start planning! You can finally take out that seed catalog and pour over the beautiful possibilities. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on getting off on the right foot!
In addition to their lovely late winter blooms and handsome foliage, hellebores are relatively carefree perennials. While usually problem-free, they are susceptible to certain diseases, some recoverable and some serious. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at common diseases for hellebores and how to treat and prevent them.
Soil blocking is a productive seed-starting method that suits most ornamental and edible annuals and perennials. As the soil becomes both the growing media and the “pot,” healthy roots move easily to the garden at transplanting. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores dynamic varieties for seed blocking this year.
Creating a fairy garden is a lovely project to work on with kids or on your own! There are many small and whimsical plants that add enchantment and magic to this sweet little space. Gardener and mom Melissa Strauss shares some of the fanciful plants you can add to your pixie hollow.
A greenhouse is a great place to keep frost-tender plants for the winter months. You can take some steps to make sure they stay safe and sound in there until spring. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about things you can do to make sure your plants make it through the winter in the greenhouse.
If you haven't done your winter sowing, there is still time. January and February are great months for getting those cold-weather crops started. Here are some of the veggies you can start while you're waiting for the spring planting season.
ZZ plants are virtually indestructible houseplants and some of the most beginner-friendly. However, a few things can go wrong if you’re not careful. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the basics so you don’t make these ZZ plant growing mistakes.
Coffee grounds are an internet sensation for gardeners. Besides the hype, are they actually good for our plants? And what about houseplants? In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the houseplants that love coffee grounds.