Whatever your planting style, deciding what to put in winter containers means you need to get creative with your choices. Your efforts will be totally on show as there's usually so little competition ...
Sometimes it can be harder to feel motivated when the temperatures drop and days are shorter in the fall. It is understandable why gardening may take a back seat, but it is not too late to make a ...
Keen gardeners are encouraged to prepare for the seasons ahead by setting up their 2026 calendar. This essential ...
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Easy and affordable winter seed starting

Transform milk jugs, soda bottles and other items into mini-grow chambers to start some of your favorite and hard to find ...
While the summer garden vegetable crops are winding down, now is the time to get started on a winter kitchen garden. Many kinds of vegetables, from greens to root crops, can be easily grown during the ...
Winter pansies (Viola hiemalis), also known as ice pansies, provide beautiful color in the garden come fall and winter. They come in a range of shades, from blues and purples to reds and pinks, making ...
Spinach is one of the easiest winter vegetables to grow at home. With the right care, you can enjoy fresh, green leaves even ...
Establishing winter cover crops after or between harvests can be a great way to preserve soil structure, protect against erosion and produce biomass that feeds the soil ecology. However, if you’re in ...
Winter quietly hands you an advantage that spring shoppers never see. When the soil rests and plants slip into dormancy, you gain lower prices, better selection, and a calmer schedule to plan, buy, ...
The relationship between winter wheat planting dates and grain yields can be characterized by a bell curve, according to K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato. Seeding should occur at the ...
The Hancock County Naturalists will host a hands-on winter sowing workshop led by members Amy Downing and Jennifer Mates at ...