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For many of us, this time of year is still cold and snowy, but the days are lengthening, and warmer temperatures are on the way. It’s so tempting to break out the seeds! But planting seeds too early can backfire ...

If you are planning on finally getting your garden started come spring, you might be surprised that some of your planting actually should begin when it’s extremely cold out. Indoor planting, that is. Seed-starting indoors has numerous benefits for all ...

Are you making New Year’s resolutions this year? If so, consider making resolutions that could benefit your garden. Here are seven:   1. Use what you have Many people will say they want to have a garden but that they ...

As we enjoy the changing seasons and the vibrant colors that come with autumn, we prepare ourselves for cooler temperatures and the raking and gathering of fallen leaves. For gardeners, this doesn’t mean an added chore, but actually a beneficial ...

There are many ways to extend the growing season through the winter in cold temperate climates. This can be done by  using cold frames, greenhouses, row covers, and raised beds, as well as mulching heavily and starting plants indoors. Perhaps ...

I’ve had an herb garden for as long as I can remember, and there are more than a few things I’ve learned the hard way. The biggest lesson was complacency with my herb harvests. The first frost will absolutely toast ...

Have you ever thought about planting garlic bulbs during fall? Garlic grown in late autumn tends to be bigger, tastier and just plain better, probably because the roots have all winter to get established before the heat of summer sets ...

There’s a smelly pest in the US, from its native Asia. The brown marmorated stinkbug is an insect that’s proven difficult to contend with. But it’s not that unpleasant smell they release that makes these bugs problematic. They are tough, ...

As the season comes to a close for many gardeners in North America, you may be thinking of some much-deserved “time off” from your garden. After all, you’ve spent the last few months caring for plants and probably battling a ...

When it comes to growing vegetables, it doesn’t get much easier than onions. Just plant them in the garden, give them a little water, and these distinctive, dependable vegetables are ready to harvest almost before you know it. Once harvested, ...