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For many gardeners, February is optimal for starting herb seeds indoors. Starting them now gives seedlings a jumpstart on healthy roots and leafy growth for an earlier harvest. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores herbs to start in February relative to your selection and area frost date.
Tulips are majestic flowers that signal the coming of spring. They’re easy to grow, but if you want to plant potted tulips in the ground, you’ll need to follow a few key steps. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you several tips for success.
Snapdragons are excellent cool-weather perennials with the most enchanting flower spikes. They are great for the cutting garden or any sunny spot in the yard. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses cold stratifying as it relates to these wonderful plants.
Do you want to give your seeds a head start this season by winter sowing? For some edible plants, this may not be a good idea. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you vegetables you should never winter sow.
With rose-planting time here or just around the corner for many gardeners, now is the time to make new selections and prepare their planting locations. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to prepare soil for roses in advance to give them the best foundation.
Many of our beloved houseplants are native to tropical regions with high humidity. Therefore, they often require a boost in air moisture. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about humidity-loving houseplants that may benefit from regular misting.
Poppies give an early welcome to spring in beautiful style. Their saucers of papery petals bring a sweep of color in hues from crimson to purple to champagne. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe shows how to winter sow poppies in a simple process for a successful round of cheery blooms.
Gifting a unique plant for Valentine’s Day is a thoughtful, playful, and lasting way to celebrate those we love. With dreamy blooms, exciting foliage, enchanting fragrances, and good vigor, handpicked selections are sure to delight. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores unexpected Valentine plants for inspiration.
February is an excellent time to start planning and planting your spring cutting garden. It's prime seed starting time, and we want our seedlings to be strong when it's time to go in the ground! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to see what seeds we are planting this month.
If your seedlings have outgrown their current container, up-potting them gives them room to expand. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn when and how to complete this process.
Have you always wanted to grow mushrooms outdoors? It’s easy if you have the right supplies. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to build outdoor mushroom beds.
For most zones, winter isn’t over yet it’s not quite spring. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey has a list of the most important tasks to focus on this month based on your zone.