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Seasonal Garden Tips

Helpful garden tips and important tasks for specific seasons throughout the year—spring, summer, fall, and winter.

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Overwintering Tips   Seasonal Checklists

 

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Spring Gardening Checklist: Before & After Last Frost

Published on February 5, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Bird's nest in spring.

Use this spring gardening checklist to get your garden in shape before and after last frost. I've listed all the essentials to support local wildlife while getting everything in shape for the growing … [Read more...]

How to Winter Sow Seeds & Recommended Sowing Schedule

Published on January 2, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Winter sowing supplies including milk jug cut open in middle with seedlings growing inside.

Winter sowing is a seed starting method that makes use of outdoor conditions (cold weather and sunshine) to germinate seeds when it's freezing outside. Grab old milk jugs or other containers to act … [Read more...]

How To Bring Plants Indoors For The Winter (Best Timing & Bug-free Tips)

Published on October 9, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Preparing a potted plant for life indoors by removing any bugs from the stems and leaves.

When it’s time to bring plants indoors for the winter, these tips will help keep your houseplants, annuals, and tender perennials healthy and bug-free throughout the process. If you want to keep a … [Read more...]

Great Fall Weather? Get These Garden Jobs Done

Published on September 23, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hands holding fall leaves in garden.

You never know how many beautiful fall days are ahead, so when you have one, get outside and get some garden jobs done. You'll feel better and be glad you gave the spring garden an extra boost. … [Read more...]

Fall Garden Checklist & Helpful Reminders (Printable)

Published on September 9, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Fall Garden Checklist

This fall garden checklist covers sowing and planting for spring, cleanup and organizing, and what to leave to sustain wildlife over the winter in a cold climate. Tasks are listed by priority to … [Read more...]

Mid-Summer Garden Tasks: What To Do Now

Published on July 22, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden shed and plants in the middle of summer.

Essential midsummer garden tasks include keeping new plants watered and training climbing vines. Along with harvesting early crops, it's also time to sow more vegetable and flower seeds and start new … [Read more...]

Year-At-a-Glance Garden Checklist (What To Get Done Each Season)

Published on January 1, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden filled with plants, trees, vines, and shrubs.

Follow along with this helpful garden job list to know what to get done month by month through each season. Includes tasks, tips, and tutorials for cold climate gardeners in the United States and … [Read more...]

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