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Fall & Winter

How to Grow Sunflowers (& Common Mistakes To Avoid)

Published on March 14, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Big yellow sunflower with bee.

Ready to plant sunflowers? Find out the best time to sow the seeds, how much sun they need, right soil type, good and bad companion plants, plus care and harvest tips for growing these annual … [Read more...]

4 Essential Tips for Indoor Seed Starting Success

Published on March 2, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing seeds indoors.

If you want to be sure your seeds germinate successfully indoors, this checklist will help. These are all the little things that can help or hurt your seed sowing. It also provides a good overview of … [Read more...]

Seed Starting for Beginners: Sow Inside Grow Outside

Published on February 27, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Book: Seed Starting for Beginners by Melissa J Will

Indoor Seed Starting for Beginners | Sow Indoors Grow Outdoors is a complete, easy-to-follow guide for new gardeners who want to start seeds indoors to grow outdoor plants. Dig in and learn how to … [Read more...]

Make a House Wren Nesting Box (Free Plans)

Published on February 1, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Wren bird and a wren nesting box.

Use these free building plans to build a wren nesting box to encourage wrens to raise their young in your backyard. This box is suitable for House, Carolina, and Bewick's wrens and others of a similar … [Read more...]

How to Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater (& Tell If It’s Possible)

Published on January 23, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Unshrinking a wool sweater.

Is it possible to un-shrink a sweater? If your favorite wool sweater (or other garment) shrank after a hot water wash or dryer cycle—or both, you may be able to fix it. Use these tips from … [Read more...]

How to Winter Sow Seeds & Recommended Sowing Schedule

Published on January 9, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sowing seeds in a milk jug in winter.

Winter sowing is a seed starting method that makes use of outdoor conditions (cold weather and sunshine) to germinate seeds. Grab a milk jug or other container and let's get started. If you would … [Read more...]

What to Prune in Winter

Published on January 4, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Loppers (pruning tool) in winter garden.

There are many trees and shrubs to prune in late winter while the plants are still dormant and before the warmer weather returns. I’ve included a checklist of winter plants you can save for … [Read more...]

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