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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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4 Ways to Overwinter Geraniums (Pelargoniums)

What to Prune in Fall and What Should Wait

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Midsummer Garden Tasks: What To Do Before Fall

Published on July 24, 2026 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Collage of gardens during mid-summer

With early summer behind us, midsummer is ideal for garden upkeep and fall prep. Priorities include watering, seed sowing, taking cuttings, composting, and pest control. We also have this … [Read more...]

17 Flower Seeds to Sow Midsummer in June & July

Published on July 8, 2026 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flowers to sow from seed mid-summer including poppies and cosmos.

There's still time to grow flowers this season. Sow fast-growing annuals like marigolds, calendula, and zinnias for blooms before frost. There are also lots of edible crops to start now. See 20 … [Read more...]

2026 Spring Gardening Checklist (Free Printable)

Published on February 23, 2026 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Empress of Dirt in the spring garden.

Use this spring gardening checklist to get your garden in shape as the days become warmer and longer. While some tasks should wait until after last frost, there are plenty of things to do now. For … [Read more...]

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

Published on January 28, 2026 ♛ 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...]

What to Prune in Winter (Trees, Shrubs, & Vines)

Published on December 22, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand holding tree lopper pruners in a snowy winter garden.

There are many trees and shrubs to prune in late winter while the plants are still dormant and before the warmer weather returns. I’ve included a plant checklist to save for future … [Read more...]

The Complete Guide to Winter Sowing Seeds: Tips & Timing

Published on December 2, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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

Winter sowing is a popular new way to start seeds outdoors in jugs or containers for spring sprouting—perfect for a variety of plants. Grab old milk jugs or other containers to act like mini … [Read more...]

How To Compost In The Winter (Easy Method)

Published on November 30, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Putting out compost in the winter garden.

Yes, you can compost all winter in a cold climate. Here’s how I store kitchen scraps in a simple, animal-proof setup so they’re ready to break down in spring. If you’re new to composting, I have a … [Read more...]

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