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Fall & Winter

How to Grow Peas Indoors

Published on January 2, 2021Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Green peas growing indoors.

Once you know how to grow peas indoors, you’re going to want to try every type of sugar, snow, shell, and snap pea you can. With a simple setup and some seeds, you can grow everything from edible pea … [Read more...]

Easy Winter Composting in a Cold Climate

Published on December 20, 2020Last updated October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Keeping compost in the winter.

We know composting is good for the garden and the environment but did you know you can save food scraps for composting all year-round—even in a cold climate? Composting in winter is simple and takes … [Read more...]

How Wild Birds Survive the Cold

Published on December 16, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Male and female cardinal birds keeping warm on tree branch in winter.

How do birds manage to survive freezing cold temperatures when we’re hiding indoors avoiding frostbite? Nature has equipped them with some clever mechanisms to combat the cold. Want to … [Read more...]

How to Overwinter Plants For The Winter

Published on November 2, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Frosty plants in the winter garden.

When gardeners overwinter their plants, they are providing special care for tender plants that would otherwise not be able to withstand the cold season. Keep your vulnerable plants safe from freezing … [Read more...]

How to Grow Flowering Bulbs Indoors (& Force Blooms)

Published on October 28, 2020Last updated October 27, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Forcing flower bulbs to flower indoors.

Forcing bulbs to flower indoors is a simple way to enjoy blooms any time of year. Options include tulips, paperwhites, amaryllis, daffodils, muscari, and more. Use the timing calendar to get flowers … [Read more...]

How To Preserve Leaves With Beeswax

Published on October 26, 2020Last updated October 26, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Leaves preserved in beeswax.

This popular method preserves leaves by dipping them in melted beeswax. It's an excellent way to capture the beauty of fall leaf colors—red, orange, yellow, green, and gold—for use in crafts and … [Read more...]

How to Harvest Potatoes (& Store Them)

Published on October 17, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Freshly-harvested potatoes ready for storage.

Whether you grow potatoes in the ground or containers there are several options for when to harvest. Once you dig them up, enjoy your homegrown potatoes fresh from the garden or follow the tips to … [Read more...]

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