This chart lists the optimum soil temperatures for starting flower and herb seeds. We're often told seeds need warmth to sprout but you can overdo it. Find out what your seeds need to achieve the best … [Read more...]
Garden Fundamentals
Spring Planting Before Last Frost: What to Plant & What Should Wait
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...]
Baking Soda in the Garden: Is it Really Harmless?
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
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...]
Tips for Speeding Up Seed Germination (Household Hacks)
Want your seeds to sprout faster? Have a look at the creative ways home gardeners make use of household items like heating pads and Instant Pots to help speed up sprouting and increase germination … [Read more...]
Simple Seed Guide: From Hybrids to Heirlooms
Whether you grow plants from seed or also want to save seeds from your plants, terms like heirloom, hybrid, and open-pollinated are helpful to understand. This simple guide explains the differences so … [Read more...]
Annuals & Perennials: What’s The Difference? Helpful Guide For Gardeners
One of the first things you learn as a new gardener is the difference between annuals and perennials in cold climate gardens—and what to expect from them. In most instances, annual plants last just … [Read more...]
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