If you are growing fruit trees that are hardy or semi-hardy outdoors in containers in a cold climate, this shows how to keep them safe during the winter and ready to grow again in spring. For … [Read more...]
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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)
25 Annual & Perennial Flower Seeds to Sow in Fall (Printable List)
If you live in a cold climate, there are plenty of annual and perennial flower seeds you can sow in the fall garden. Later, as winter turns to spring, the seeds germinate and new growth begins. It is … [Read more...]
4 Easy Ways to Overwinter Geraniums
There are several ways to overwinter geraniums (Pelargoniums) from your garden. With some newspaper, a cardboard box, paper bag, or a sunny windowsill, you can keep these tender perennials … [Read more...]
Fall Garden Checklist & Helpful Reminders
This fall garden checklist covers everything you need to get your garden cleaned up and ready for winter. It's also packed with helpful reminders including fall planting ideas, what to protect from … [Read more...]
How to Cure Winter Squash for Storage
After harvesting winter squash, it's time to cure it which makes it ready for storage. Curing helps toughen up the skins to better protect the fruit and reduces the chance of early spoilage. If … [Read more...]
17 Flower Seeds to Sow Mid-Summer
There are plenty of fast-growing flowering annuals you can sow in mid-summer to enjoy flowers into fall in colder climates. Have a look at the choices and get your seeds ready so you don't miss out. … [Read more...]
When to Take Plant Cuttings (Season By Season)
Growing new plants from cuttings is a propagation method for many perennials including shrubs and vines. This seasonal calendar shows some of the plants you can propagate by softwood, semi-ripe, and … [Read more...]