Seed starting doesn’t need to be expensive, but it does require attention to detail and proper timing. If you don’t have the budget to invest in greenhouses, grow lights, and heat mats, former organic farmer Logan Hailey is here to help you start seeds for a reduced cost.
Beat the cold with winter sowing! This method takes advantage of natural outdoor temperatures and common household items, making it perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 mistakes you’ll want to avoid while sowing seeds in the winter.
Seed catalogs inspire us gardeners to plot the landscape of our dreams! Before you buy hundreds of seeds, some preemptive work now will help you avoid excess maintenance later in the process. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven things you should do to prepare your garden for new seeds.
It’s exciting to spend a little time this winter dreaming up the warm-season garden. Planning now saves time and effort during the main growing season, and it sets up the foundation for healthy, productive plants. Garden expert Katherine Rowe offers tips for planning a rewarding spring garden with the season in sight.
Are you ready to get your garden started after the holidays? To get your seeds started early this season, try sowing in containers this winter. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the various container types you can use to winter sow.
Soil blocking is a productive seed-starting method that suits most ornamental and edible annuals and perennials. As the soil becomes both the growing media and the “pot,” healthy roots move easily to the garden at transplanting. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores dynamic varieties for seed blocking this year.
Creating a fairy garden is a lovely project to work on with kids or on your own! There are many small and whimsical plants that add enchantment and magic to this sweet little space. Gardener and mom Melissa Strauss shares some of the fanciful plants you can add to your pixie hollow.
A greenhouse is a great place to keep frost-tender plants for the winter months. You can take some steps to make sure they stay safe and sound in there until spring. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about things you can do to make sure your plants make it through the winter in the greenhouse.
Now is the time for winter sowing - an easy, resourceful, rewarding way to start seeds working with nature. Using simple containers for homemade “greenhouses,” strong seedlings emerge, ready for transplanting. With a few essentials and repurposed household supplies, we’ll be on our way to (nearly) effortless seed-starting. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in all that’s needed for this streamlined approach to seeding.
Planning a truly successful garden depends on a few important actions. Whether you're just getting started or are an experienced gardener looking to reorganize your process, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips to help you get growing!
If you’re a lucky gardener with a greenhouse, you can pretty much grow anything you want. In January, there are a ton of excellent options. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you what to grow in the greenhouse in January.
Gardening is unpredictable, and no matter how much experience you have, there are always ways it can go wrong. Members of the Epic Gardening team share their gardening failures of the year and the lessons you can learn for next season.