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Spring Planting Before Last Frost: What to Plant & What Should Wait

Published on February 25, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Young seedlings in cold, spring rain.

Ready to begin working in your spring garden? Learn which plants and seeds are safe to start now and what should wait until the risk of frost has passed. For a list of tasks to take care of in … [Read more...]

22 Vegetable Seeds to Direct Sow in Spring

Published on February 24, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Radishes and Brussels sprouts.

Prepare your garden beds and start sowing ahead of the last frost in spring by choosing from a variety of cold-tolerant vegetable seeds. Follow these tips to ensure a successful early start to your … [Read more...]

Tea Time: How to Harvest & Dry Homegrown Herbs

Published on February 23, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Drying herbs for making tea.

Learn to make your own herbal tea by drying leaves from common herbs. Methods include traditional air-drying as well as using kitchen appliances to speed up the process. For more plant options, … [Read more...]

Baking Soda in the Garden: Is it Really Harmless?

Published on February 19, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Tomatoes and a box of baking soda in the garden.

Baking soda is recommended for all sorts of garden uses including sweetening tomatoes and boosting plant growth but much of this advice is rooted in folklore not science. Let's look at what baking … [Read more...]

The Complete Guide to Growing Delphiniums in Your Garden

Published on February 16, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

White and purple delphinium flowers in the garden.

Use these delphinium tips to grow and care for these favorite tall, flowering perennials in cold climates. Learn the best growing conditions, care tips, how to propagate, and keep them growing back … [Read more...]

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

Published on February 15, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Assorted types of flower seeds to start indoors in winter.

There are lots of annual and perennial flowers to start from seed indoors ahead of the outdoor growing season. By sowing instead of buying plants, we have more options (so many varieties to choose … [Read more...]

Unheated Greenhouses: What to Expect (& Surprising Uses)

Published on February 13, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Unheated greenhouse in cold weather.

If a greenhouse is on your garden wish list, it's helpful to know what to expect. In cold climates, unheated greenhouses have different uses at each time of year. Find out what's possible along with … [Read more...]

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