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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)

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4 Easy Ways to Overwinter Geraniums

Published on September 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Red geranium (Pelargonium) flowers.

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...]

Winter Squash: How to Cure & Store Your Harvest

Published on August 15, 2021Last updated October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Assorted squashes ready for curing.

After harvesting winter squash, it's time to cure it—a process where the skin toughens up to last longer in storage. We've also included a storage chart for all types of winter squash. The first … [Read more...]

17 Flower Seeds to Sow Midsummer in June & July

Published on July 24, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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

There are plenty of fast-growing flowering annuals you can sow in midsummer to enjoy flowers into fall including marigold, calendula, and zinnias. Have a look at the choices, check your days to first … [Read more...]

When to Take Plant Cuttings (Season By Season)

Published on June 28, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plant cuttings ready for propagation.

You can grow new plants by propagating perennial shrubs and vines year-round from softwood, semi-ripe, and hardwood cuttings. Our calendar lists optimum timing for a variety of common plants. If … [Read more...]

How to Overwinter Plants For The Winter

Published on November 2, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Backyard garden in winter after snowfall.

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?

Published on September 28, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted trees ready for planting in the garden.

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...]

How Nature Tells Us It’s Fall Bulb Planting Time

Published on September 19, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand holding a flower bulb ready for fall planting.

Wondering when to plant fall bulbs? Nature shows the way—seasonal changes like falling leaves signal the perfect time before winter sets in. Also see 20 Flowering Bulbs to Plant in … [Read more...]

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