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Close-up of a starting seed tray with young Snapdragon seedlings showing smooth oval cotyledons and emerging heart-shaped true leaves, sprouting in December.

Seeds

17 Seeds With Long Germination Times to Start in December

If you’re wondering what to sow in December, take note of seeds with long germination times. Since these seeds take multiple weeks to germinate, planting them in December allows you to end up with healthy transplants by the time planting season arrives. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares vegetables, flowers, and herbs that you can plant in December.

A cluster of bulbs with fresh green shoots sprouting from the tops.

Bulbs

How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs in Water: 9 Expert Tips

Amaryllis are gorgeous interior additions during the holidays. Their quick-growing blooms are easy to force in water for a striking display. Follow a few key steps with garden expert Katherine Rowe to get your bulbs growing in water and for enjoyment beyond the season.

View of an evergreen landscape with various evergreen trees, shrubs, perennials and ground covers growing among large decorative rocks.

Ornamental Gardens

9 Ways to Add More Evergreen Color to Your Landscape

From the ground up, evergreens add a splash of all-season color and interest in form, texture, and features. It’s easy to incorporate these solid foundations of the landscape, whose appeal lasts well beyond winter. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring evergreens with heightened colorful attributes and how to give them a garden presence.

A pile of light green and brown rounded bases, showing dry outer layers and fresh green growth hints.

Bulbs

9 Tips to Avoid Amaryllis Bulb Rot This Season

Amaryllis bulbs offer highly decorative flowers both indoors and outdoors. You may face frustrating challenges when growing them indoors, though they’re easily manageable with the right care. Prevent issues like bulb rot with these nine tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

holiday plant display, in a bright white room on a wooden table there are white gossips with charming fir trees surrounded by Christmas decor.

Houseplants

15 Holiday-Inspired Indoor Plant Ideas

Holiday planting arrangements brighten the season and bring festive, natural charm to the indoor display. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring simple, inspiring indoor designs to warm up frosty days and nights.