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12 Practical & Surprising Ways to Use a Greenhouse Year-Round

Published on February 13, 2023 โ™› 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. Learn the pros and cons along with … [Read more...]

Tips For Transitioning Into Eco-Friendly Gardening

Published on February 8, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

A diverse selection of plants in a front yard garden.

Many of us started gardening before we ever understood the ecological impact of our choices. Little did we know how seemingly innocuous decisions like plant selections, soil amendments, or pest … [Read more...]

How to Speed Up Seed Germination

Published on February 8, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Seed packets, clock, and seedlings.

Use these tips to make seeds started indoors germinate faster. While you canโ€™t change a seed's nature, you can use household hacks to provide optimum conditions for quicker sprouting. Also, see … [Read more...]

How To Grow a Hummingbird-Friendly Garden

Published on February 7, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird taking nectar from a flower.

Transform your garden into a hummingbird haven with an abundance of nectar-rich flowers, nutritious bugs, and plenty of trees and shrubs in a pesticide-free environment. If you also want to provide … [Read more...]

Free Nesting Box Building Plans for Wild Birds

Published on January 21, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Nesting boxes for bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens.

Birdhouses offer safe nesting spots, but each bird species has different needs. Use these plans to build boxes that suit your favorite backyard birds. This shows why decorative birdhouses can be … [Read more...]

How to Grow Alliums That Light Up Spring & Feed Pollinators

Published on January 20, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Purple allium flowers with bee.

Plant giant ornamental allium bulbs in fall for bold spring blooms that feed bees and add gorgeous pops of color to your garden. This is part of my Best Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style … [Read more...]

Germination Trick for Delphinium Seeds (Cold Stratification in Fridge)

Published on January 16, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Blue delphiniums flowering in the garden.

Delphinium seeds are difficult to germinate without extra help. This method shows how to use your fridge to cold stratify delphinium seeds prior to sowing to ensure better germination rates. If … [Read more...]

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