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Fall & Winter

7 Winter-Busting Indoor Garden Projects to Lift Your Mood

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

Red Amaryllis bulbs in bloom.

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...]

Year-At-a-Glance Garden Checklist (What To Get Done Each Season)

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

Garden filled with plants, trees, vines, and shrubs.

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...]

7 Unfortunate Garlic Growing Mistakes You Can Avoid

Published on November 13, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Harvest garlic cloves.

Ready to grow your own garlic? Whether it's hardneck or softneck, or some of each, these beginner tips will help you avoid common mistakes and ensure an abundant crop at harvest time. Best done in … [Read more...]

How To Store Dahlia Tubers For Winter (Best Options)

Published on October 10, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Dahlia flower and tuber on newspaper.

Learn how to store dahlia tubers over winter to keep them safe until spring. The successful methods use paper bags, newspaper, plastic wrap, and crate storage. If you are new to dahlias, see what … [Read more...]

Fall Pruning Tips: What to Remove Now

Published on October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand holding plant pruners in the fall garden.

What should you prune in fall and what should wait? With leaves gone, fall is the perfect time to examine your trees, shrubs, and vines and come up with a pruning plan. It's the time to remove dead, … [Read more...]

Planting Potted Mums Outdoors as Year-Round Perennials

Published on September 25, 2021Last updated October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted mums in the garden.

Can you plant those spring or fall potted chrysanthemums sold at grocery stores in your garden? The answer depends on the plant and your growing conditions. Let’s see what it takes to grow these mums … [Read more...]

Fall Blooming Bulbs: Colorful Perennial Options

Published on September 24, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flowering bulbs that bloom in fall.

If you want perennial bulbs that flower in fall and require no care after planting, autumn-flowering colchicum, crocus, and cyclamen offer lots of beautiful pollinator-friendly options. Looking … [Read more...]

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