Basics

Whether you're new to gardening or experienced, everyone needs some gardening basics to get going!

In this category, you'll find a wealth of information that spans a wide number of topics. From seed starting to grow bag gardening, pruning tips to raised bed tricks, you'll find the fundamentals of gardening awaiting you here.

While it's optimized towards new gardeners, even a pro can find useful tips in our Basics category. We all need to get back to basics sometimes, and there are always useful tools and tips that other gardeners have developed along the way to add to your own practices.

Our Basics category can inspire you to new gardening heights, too. Those who have experience with in-ground planting can learn about other techniques such as raised beds or vertical gardening.

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Seeds

7 Vegetable Seeds to Start in December

When should your vegetable seeds start? December is a great time for direct seeding in some instances, and sowing indoors in others. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven seeds you can start in both cases to achieve cool-weather harvests and prepare for spring.

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Seeds

9 Flower Seeds to Start in December

Thinking about when flower seeds start, December isn’t the first month on your mind. But it’s actually a great time to get many flower seeds in the ground, and it’s a perfect time for sowing slow growers indoors. Gardening expert and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 9 seeds you can start this month.

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Gardening Tips

A Beginner’s Guide to Winter Gardening

It’s easy to be excited about gardening in spring! But gardening lasts all year, even when it’s cold. Even if you’re new to growing, don’t let frost stop you. Experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay has tips and tricks to help you with beginner winter gardening.

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Gardening Inspiration

What to Plant in a Florida Butterfly Garden

Florida gardens are a hot spot for many species of beautiful butterflies. If you want to encourage them to visit your space, you've got to plant the right things! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about which plants will draw the most butterflies to your garden.