If you want to garden in some of the coldest regions in the U.S., you’ll have to do some serious planning. Gardening in zone 2 is one of the biggest challenges a gardener can have. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you when to start seeds in zone 2.
Did you know that with the right timing and preparation, you can grow a garden in the frigid tundras of zone 1? There are many challenges to consider first, but it is possible to do it successfully. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you when to start seeds in zone 1 climates.
Butterflies love milkweed! Why not plant some to help them thrive this year? Milkweed sprouts gorgeous flowers that pop in ornamental gardens. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to see exactly when and how to sow their seeds for optimal germination and sprouting.
Before you plant your seeds this spring, take a moment to check if they’re still viable. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to determine whether you should keep or toss last year’s seeds.
It’s seed-selecting time! From reliable favorites to new varieties, there is plenty to be excited about as we dream up our warm-season selections. Explore delicious new seed varieties to look for in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
As we ring in the new year, our thoughts shift from celebrating holidays to getting back in the garden. As we head into 2025, it looks like we will see an exciting melding of new, innovative ideas with the nostalgic value of simpler times. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the exciting trends that we hope to see more of this year!
Gardening can be wasteful, but it doesn’t need to be! There are easy ways to turn waste into valuable garden amendments. Try one of these seven methods from gardener Jerad Bryant to work with nature instead of against it.
Soil blocking is an innovative, resourceful way to start seeds, where the soil becomes both the growing media and the vessel for seedlings. Interested in making soil blocks with a DIY blocker? Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring ways to start seeds without a commercial tool.
Itching for spring? Winter snow and rain may have you dreaming of sunny days. Try one of these fun projects to get excited for the upcoming growing season. Naturalist Jerad Bryant shares 11 activities you can do to ease your cabin fever.
Winter sowing gives seedlings a jumpstart in a protected outdoor environment and is a rewarding way to seed many of our favorite perennials. Simple containers like milk jugs become mini-greenhouses, protecting the seeds and allowing them to sprout naturally as the weather warms. Explore perennials to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Starting seeds indoors is viable and productive. It gives seedlings a jumpstart on the growing season as we move them outdoors in warmer temperatures. But not all seeds are best for indoor sowing. As we plan our spring gardens, explore which seeds not to start inside this winter with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Winter sowing is an easy and rewarding way to start seeds for strong seedlings come spring. From native perennials to cold-tolerant herbs and vegetables to cool-season annuals, winter sowing in January gives plants a headstart. Using simple containers for homemade “greenhouses,” the seeds sprout as they would in nature. Explore seeds to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.