Making Room for Winter Gardening
You don't have to quit gardening just because winter is coming. In fact, some of us really like the challenge. We also like calling it a winter garden and having people think we're really...
Row Covers and Other Ways To Protect Fragile Plants
Most serious gardeners will try anything they can to protect plants and improve their gardening experience. Unfortunately, there are times when you may need a little extra help when it comes to protecting your...
Start Mulching In February!
February leaves us with just a month left to gear up for spring gardening, so now is the ideal time to start mulching. If you are a seasoned gardener, you already know that the...
Keep Your Yard Beautiful with Winter Plants and Borders
Winter is a sad time for gardeners. It’s the end of the beauty that you spent so much time and effort on through most of the year. Not only is it the end, but...
Start The Year With Your New Garden Trellis
A garden trellis is a beautiful addition to any garden. It adds a nice focal point, height, and architecture to the space. It is a nice base layer for climbing plants and a great...
Planting in the January Thaw
Although not a regularity, the January thaw happens almost every year, and most parts of the country enjoy a slight rise in temperatures that last about a week before dipping back down again for...
The Asparagus That Ate Winter!
Grown for its edible stalks, Asparagus is usually planted in January or February, as soon as the soil is not frozen and workable. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable with a high yield – 8...
How to Overwinter Your Spring Veggies
What is Overwintering Your Garden
Overwintering is the process of creating a safe dormant state for your plants during the winter months. There are several ways to do this, but the best way for you...
Keep Your Soil Healthy with a Winter Ground Cover
Protecting Your Soil In The Winter
Taking care of your soil is vital to producing a good crop. During the winter months though, this could prove to be quite difficult to do. After your last...