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10 Vegetable Seeds to Start Indoors in Winter Before It’s Too Late

Published on March 2, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Example of a slow-growing tomato plant seed.

Most seeds are started indoors weeks before last frost. But some slow-growing vegetables need extra time indoors to be ready to plant out in spring. If you are interested in outdoor sowing, I have … [Read more...]

Donโ€™t Start Indoor Seeds Too Soonโ€”Hereโ€™s Why

Published on February 28, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings growing in solo cups.

While it sounds smart to give seedlings extra time to grow indoors, it can cause big problems later on. If you'd like a roadmap, this is the indoor seed starting schedule I follow to grow hundreds … [Read more...]

Start These Seeds First Indoors in Late Winter

Published on February 27, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage with Empress of Dirt and tray of seedlings

Most seeds are started indoors about 4 to 8 weeks before last frost, but some favorite flowers and vegetables need a longer head start to perform their best. If you would like the entire seed … [Read more...]

2026 Spring Gardening Checklist (Free Printable)

Published on February 23, 2026 โ™› 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...]

30 Flower Seeds To Start Indoors (Late Winter & Spring)

Published on February 21, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Assorted types of flower seeds to start indoors in winter.

Start annual and perennial flowers from seed indoors before the growing season. Youโ€™ll save money, enjoy more variety with only a bright window or grow lights. If you are new to seed sowing, Seed … [Read more...]

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

Published on January 28, 2026 โ™› 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...]

Make a Robin Nesting Shelf (Free Plans)

Published on January 24, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

American robin in mud.

Build a robin nesting box with these free plans. Robins are attracted to this unique design with a sheltered shelf to secure the nest and raise their young. The robin (Turdus migratorius) nesting … [Read more...]

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