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Seeds

When to Start Seeds in Zone 4

If you live in zone four, starting seeds indoors allows you to start your growing season when it’s still cold outside. Join former farmer Briana Yablonski to learn the best time to start seeds.

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Seeds

When to Start Seeds in Zone 3

If you live in one of the coldest areas in the US, you’re probably itching to resume gardening in the spring. Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she explains when to start seeds in zone three to get your growing season off to a great start.

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Flowers

How to Direct Sow Poppies in Winter

If you’re getting excited about spring and can’t wait to start gardening, there are things you can do now to get a jumpstart on your spring and summer garden. Direct sowing poppies in your garden during the winter months is a fun and easy way to get your hands just dirty enough to tide you over until the real fun begins. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shows us how easy it can be to start poppies in your garden now.

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Houseplants

33 Beautiful Varieties of Anthurium

Have you caught the Anthurium bug yet? Houseplant enthusiasts love this exotic plant for its gorgeous leaves and long-lasting flowers. Here are 47 different varieties of stunning Anthurium plants.

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Trees

21 Dogwood Tree Varieties for Your Garden

If you are considering adding a dogwood to your garden, it can be difficult to decide upon just one variety of these stunning trees. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 21 beautiful varieties to choose from.

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Cacti & Succulents

13 Agave Varieties for Your Indoor or Outdoor Garden

Agaves are often synonymous with deserts and hot, arid climates. But a few varieties can survive winter temperatures as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Whether you want to grow agave indoors in containers or outdoors in your gardens, there is an agave variety for you! Gardening expert Kelli Klein dives into 13 varieties for your indoor or outdoor garden.

growing zone Florida. Close-up of female hands about to pick ripe fruits from a key lime tree in the garden. The key lime tree is a compact evergreen tree with glossy, elliptical leaves of bright green color. Its branches bear small, round fruits that mature to a vibrant yellow-green color, resembling miniature limes.

Gardening Tips

What Growing Zones Are in Florida?

The Sunshine State is known for its warm weather and lush landscapes, but there is surprising climatic variation between the northern, inland, coastal, and southern zones of Florida. This article covers the four major growing zones in Florida, including the latest changes to the USDA hardiness zone map.

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Cacti & Succulents

Can you Grow a Cactus from Seed?

If you’re looking for a new gardening experiment or want to fill your home with cacti in a cost-effective way, growing from seed is the answer. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains whether you can grow cacti from seed and how to get it right.