Sail through your spring garden tasks with this free, printable spring gardening checklist listing all the essentials, items you may be forgetting, and nice-to-do projects. For tips by season also … [Read more...]
Seasonal Garden Tips
Helpful garden tips and important tasks for specific seasons throughout the year—spring, summer, fall, and winter.
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Winter Sowing: Starting Seeds Outdoors in Milk Jugs
Winter sowing is a seed starting method that makes use of outdoor conditions (cold weather and sunshine) to germinate seeds. Grab a milk jug or other container and let's get started. If you would … [Read more...]
What to Prune in Winter
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 checklist of winter plants you can save for … [Read more...]
Easy Winter Composting in a Cold Climate
We know composting is good for the garden and the environment but did you know you can save food scraps for composting all year-round—even in a cold climate? Composting in winter is simple and takes … [Read more...]
How to Overwinter Plants For The Winter
When gardeners overwinter their plants, they are providing special care for tender plants that would otherwise not be able to withstand the cold season. Keep your vulnerable plants safe from freezing … [Read more...]
When is it Too Late to Plant Trees in Fall?
Yes, you can plant trees in fall in a cold climate but there are a few things to know first. The species, your location, and planting conditions all play a role in how successful the planting will be … [Read more...]
Get a Better Spring Garden With These Fall Tasks
Why do some gardens look so much better in spring than others? Fall preparation! Have a look at what you can do now to give your spring garden a jump-start. Also see, the free, printable Fall … [Read more...]