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Peat-free soil mixes are becoming more readily available to improve soil health and lessen dependence on a renewable resource. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores reasons to look for peat-free alternatives to incorporate in seeding, containers, and beds this growing season.
In moderate climates, late January is prime for starting select herbs from seed indoors, and cold climate growers benefit from winter sowing. Seed starting gives seedlings a headstart on healthy roots and leafy growth for a harvest that begins in spring. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores herbs to start this month relative to your climate’s frost date and garden plans.
Winter sowing is all the rage! But what is it? It’s a low-cost seed-starting process that you can do in the thick of winter. Seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant shares these seven benefits of winter sowing in January.
Late winter is ideal for seed sourcing, with our sights on a florific warm season. With easy-to-sow and grow selections, the blooms abound without intensive seedling management or the need for extensive seed-starting supplies. Explore easy flowers to grow from seed with garden expert Katherine Rowe to kick off spring in bloom.
It's time to start planning and planting your flowers for the coming year! If you need some inspiration, we would love to share some of our favorites for 2025. Read on to see what cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss is growing in her flower patch this year.
It may seem like the middle of the winter, but many slow-growing crops benefit from a headstart indoors to prepare for spring. Join former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey to explore 11 hardy vegetables to sow indoors this month.
Do you want to enjoy a long-lasting aromatic garden? In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the best evergreen shrubs with fragrant flowers to make your garden smell great year-round.
Orchids are some of the world’s most cherished flowers. They come in all kinds of colors and sizes and have unique care differences. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to identify which type of orchid you have and how to care for it.
If you’ve found yourself with a new greenhouse, seed starting just became a lot more fun! However, this unique growing environment also comes with new challenges. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some tips for starting seeds in the greenhouse.
Foxgloves are striking ornamentals with tall bloom spikes and bold vertical interest. They draw pollinators with their early bell blooms, graceful on strong stems. A durable nature belies their delicate appeal. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to manage the vigorous seed producers to balance perennialization.
Frosty weather can take a serious toll on your tropical plants, especially when it's unexpected and outside of the norm. Florida Gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips for what to do when you need to give them some extra TLC.
Winter sowing typically involves mini-greenhouses made of milk jugs, but did you know you can sow seeds directly in the ground during winter? Winter sow the lazy way and you’ll avoid having to source pots, potting soil, and grow lights. Learn how to plant seeds during the cool months alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.