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

Published on December 17, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings growing indoors

Most indoor seed starting begins just weeks before last frost in spring. But some plants like the vegetable cultivars listed here are slow-growing and need a much longer jump start. Started indoors in … [Read more...]

Growing Softwood Cuttings: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Published on January 23, 2024 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Diagram showing how to take softwood cuttings and plant them in potting mix.

Use softwood cuttings to propagate new plants from favorite annuals and perennials. Includes recommended plants and detailed step-by-step instructions. In late fall and winter, you can root older … [Read more...]

25 Vegetables You Can Grow in Shade

Published on July 11, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in part shade.

Forget the old-fashioned advice that you need full sun to grow a vegetable garden. There are lots of crops like broccoli, beans, and spinach that can grow just fine with part-sun or shade during the … [Read more...]

Hostas for Sun: Sun-Tolerant Options For Your Garden

Published on June 20, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hostas in a sunny garden.

Can hostas grow in the sun? Yes, while we think of hostas as shade plants, there are dozens of varieties that thrive in full-sun conditions so long as the roots receive consistent moisture and never … [Read more...]

20 Fast-Growing Vegetables in 4-6 Weeks (Spring or Fall)

Published on April 25, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of fast-growing vegetables including beets and leafy greens.

Quick-growing vegetables perfect for cool spring and fall growing conditions include leafy greens, carrots, beets, radishes, and peas. Started from seed, many are ready for harvest in just four to six … [Read more...]

When To Start Seeds Indoors (Easy Printable Sowing Plan)

Published on January 15, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings starting indoors.

This indoor seed starting plan is designed for cold climate gardeners in Canada and the United States. Use this streamlined schedule to sow seeds right on time in the months and weeks leading up to … [Read more...]

How to Naturalize Bulbs in Lawn For a Sea of Flowers

Published on January 30, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Blue flowering bulbs naturalized in a lawn.

Turn a plain grass lawn into a sea of beautiful spring flowers by planting bulbs that gradually naturalize and multiply year after year. Choose early-flowering varieties to provide much-needed pollen … [Read more...]

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