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What to Look For at Yard Sales to Spruce Up Your Garden

Published on May 4, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Garden items to look for at yard sales including old ladders and watering cans.

After seeing so many clever repurposed garden projects, itโ€™s easy to forget what to look for once youโ€™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

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...]

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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