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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.
When it’s time to protect potted plants, cold weather can be a threat, but it’s not a death sentence. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers all the ways you can protect your outdoor plants in containers. There are multiple methods to help outdoor container plants survive.
Want to grow a Christmas cactus, but don’t know where to start? Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has the basics and some tips to help you get your beginner Christmas cactus garden started. Follow these and watch your holiday garden thrive.
That sad-looking orchid sitting on your windowsill might not be as doomed as you think. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to tell if your orchid is truly dead or just resting between bloom cycles, and what you can do to encourage reblooming.
Soft, mushy leaves on your Christmas cactus signal a serious problem that needs immediate attention. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why overwatering happens and how to rescue an affected plant before it's too late.
Christmas cacti need more humidity than you might expect from a cactus. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares practical ways to boost moisture levels and keep your holiday plant thriving year-round.
If you like Christmas cacti, you’ll be delighted to know there are varieties with different colors. That means you can collect Christmas cactus types of multiple kinds! Here, seasoned gardener Sarah Jay covers 5 types you should pop into your collection the next time you get a chance.
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.
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.
If your Christmas cactus hasn't bloomed yet this season, don't panic. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the science behind bud formation and shares practical strategies to encourage your stubborn cactus to bloom, even if December is already here.
The end of the growing season is here, but it’s not too late to plant seeds! These spring bloomers benefit from an early planting this fall and winter. Get their seeds in the ground before it snows so you can enjoy their blooms next year.
Philodendrons are among the most common plants grown across the world. In North America, they’re most often houseplants, but in sub-tropical and tropical regions, they are great for growing outdoors. An overgrown philodendron needs some tending to, and expert gardener Sarah Jay walks through how to propagate philodendron houseplants here!