If you love growing plants in the summer, you probably have at least a few that are in containers. Whether they’re on your porch, in the garden, or sitting on your patio, you need to take special care to protect your container plants through the winter. Here are some tips that should help you plan […]
Winter Gardening
How to Grow Seriously Delicious Broccoli
Growing your own vegetables is incredibly satisfying — physically and emotionally! There’s nothing like growing your own food and enjoying a more sustainable way to eat. If you love broccoli, you might want to try growing it yourself. It can be grown right in the ground or in raised beds or containers, as long as […]
How to Start a Winter Gardening Club
Even with ready availability of online clubs and forums these days, there is no substitute for real-life groups of people who gather together regularly based on a common set of interests. When it comes to gardening, personal interaction and the demonstration it makes possible is not only enjoyable, but very important. If you’re interested in […]
Ideas for a Winter Window Box
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to clean out your window boxes and leave them bare for 3 months. With a little creativity and planning, you can make your window boxes look stunning no matter what the weather is like outside. Take a look at these ideas for making your window boxes stand […]
These Vegetables Can Handle a Snowstorm!
If you love to garden but are afraid the cold weather could put a damper on your efforts, try cold-weather veggies that are hardy enough to cope. When you plant these, the oddly-timed snow storm won’t cause you to lose your harvest. 1. Broccoli While broccoli will likely go dormant while it’s cold, when the […]