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May Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects

Published on May 1, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Bees hovering over purple allium flowers in May garden

For some cold-climate gardeners, May marks the month of the last frosts for the winter and the warming of the garden soil. Itโ€™s the time to start growing and getting creative. If you're just … [Read more...]

April Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects

Published on April 1, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Apple tree in bloom in April garden

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...]

March Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects

Published on March 1, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Purple and white crocus flowers in bloom in March garden

For cold-climate gardeners, March signals that weโ€™re almost thereโ€”spring is just around the corner! Nowโ€™s the time to gear up for indoor and outdoor seed sowing and start some garden art … [Read more...]

February Garden Checklist: Tasks & DIY Projects

Published on February 1, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Growing seedlings indoors under LED lights

There's a saying that February is both the shortest and longest month of the year. And for cold climate gardeners it means the growing season is still a few months away. These February tasks will … [Read more...]

Fall Garden Checklist & Helpful Reminders

Published on September 9, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Fall Garden Checklist

This fall garden cleanup checklist covers what to tidy, organize, store, winterize, leave for the winter, and plant for spring. Tasks are listed by priority to ensure the important items are taken … [Read more...]

When to Take Plant Cuttings (Season By Season)

Published on June 28, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Plant cuttings ready for propagation.

You can grow new plants by propagating perennial shrubs and vines year-round from softwood, semi-ripe, and hardwood cuttings. Our calendar lists optimum timing for a variety of common plants. If … [Read more...]

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