August is our time to savor summer—harvesting, crafting, and soaking it in—while also preparing the garden for fall vegetables and planting for the year ahead. If you'd like an overview by season, … [Read more...]
Seasonal Checklists
July Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects
In cold climates, July is peak garden season with flowers blooming, food crops thriving, and pollinators busy. Here are some garden tasks to do this month. For more, see garden task lists for … [Read more...]
June Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects
June is a busy time for cold-climate gardeners. Summer is here and it’s time to plant, create, and visit other gardens for inspiration. Have a look at the ideas for this month. June Garden … [Read more...]
8 Early Summer Garden Chores That Matter Most
Be sure to stay on top of these early summer garden chores to avoid missed opportunities for plant propagation and prevent small issues from turning into big problems. If time has slipped away, … [Read more...]
What to Look For at Yard Sales to Spruce Up Your Garden
After seeing so many clever repurposed garden projects, it’s easy to forget what to look for once you’re at a yard sale. Keep our printable wishlist handy to jog your memory and help you spot those … [Read more...]
May Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects
For some cold-climate gardeners, May marks the month of the last frosts for the winter and the warming of the garden soil. It’s the time to start growing and getting creative. If you're just … [Read more...]
April Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects
As spring arrives in the April cold-climate garden, winter may have a few surprises left . Indoor seed starting is underway and, as the soil warms, outdoor sowing begins. Eager for the growing season … [Read more...]