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Local garden centers are a community hub of knowledge, resources, and healthy plants suited to our growing areas. With a resurgence in gardening and more of us growing, now is the time for access to sound information and good supplies. Explore the merits of local nurseries and how to create well-rounded garden systems with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
If you’re used to buying seedlings from a nursery, sowing vegetables from seed can be intimidating! However, watching veggies transform from tiny seeds to harvestable crops is rewarding. Join vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski to learn easy crops perfect for beginners.
Banana trees make striking potted plants, but they aren't cold-hardy. There are steps you can take to protect your lovely tropical fruit trees to keep them healthy for when spring rolls around. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss discusses how to treat your potted banana tree to take it through the frosty months.
Are you storing your bulbs over winter? Don’t forget to check on them before the new growing season starts. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum highlights common bulb storage problems to check for in January.
Considering winter sowing to simplify seed-starting this season? Now is the time to get going. The easy and rewarding method is full of advantages and yields sturdy seedlings. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores the merits and potential variables of winter sowing.
As we dream up our spring gardens this season, it’s a great time to evaluate and create the layout plan. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores inspirations for designing our vegetable gardens now to get going with the growing season in sight.
Hellebores bloom before most other perennials! Their winter and spring blooms add color to still, lifeless gardens during the cold months. Cutting back hellebore foliage is optional, though it has incredible benefits for your plants. Longtime grower Jerad Bryant shares when and how to cut the leaves for peak performance.
Raised beds bring the opportunity for abundant yields while solving challenging garden situations. If you’re starting fresh or expanding to include raised beds, garden expert Katherine Rowe offers guidelines to determine how many you need to fulfill your garden goals throughout the seasons.
Seed starting doesn’t need to be expensive, but it does require attention to detail and proper timing. If you don’t have the budget to invest in greenhouses, grow lights, and heat mats, former organic farmer Logan Hailey is here to help you start seeds for a reduced cost.
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.