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Fall & Winter

How To Stratify Seeds Before Sowing (Fridge Method)

Published on May 6, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plants that need seed stratification including milkweed, primrose, trillium, and dogwood.

Cold stratification is a process where we prepare certain types of seeds for germination before sowing. Done in a fridge at home, this method is beneficial for seeds from cold hardy plants. After … [Read more...]

How to Grow Asparagus (and Plant Crowns)

Published on February 24, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Asparagus crowns ready for planting; asparagus shoots in the garden.

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable crop suitable for cold climate gardens. I'll show you how to plant crowns (living roots) and get your asparagus patch established. With proper care the plants will … [Read more...]

How to Naturalize a Grass Lawn With Flowering Bulbs

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

Flower bulbs naturalizing on a lawn.

You can 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 … [Read more...]

How To Make Ice Suncatchers (Easy Free Winter Craft)

Published on January 29, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Ice decorations

Homemade ice suncatchers are beautiful in the winter garden where everything glimmers in the sun on bright snowy day. Made with all-natural materials, these free, easy-to-make decorations are … [Read more...]

7 Winter-Busting Indoor Garden Projects to Lift Your Mood

Published on January 15, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flower bulbs blooming indoors in winter.

Even if you don’t mind winter, as gardeners we can’t help but think ahead to those beautiful spring days when we can start getting our hands in the dirt again. I gathered these indoor projects to … [Read more...]

2022 Helpful Garden Checklist (What To Get Done Each Season)

Published on January 1, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Backyard home garden with flowers.

Follow along with this helpful garden job list to know what to get done month by month through each season. Includes tasks, tips, and tutorials for cold climate gardeners in the United States and … [Read more...]

5 Good For The Earth (& You) Garden Resolutions (2022)

Published on January 1, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Good for the earth and good for you garden resolutions.

Ready to make this your best gardening year yet? These resolutions are both good for the earth and good for you. And, most importantly, it's all about balance, taking on what's do-able, and letting go … [Read more...]

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