Winter’s chill may have gripped your garden, but don’t let frost slow you down. January is a secret powerhouse month for ...
Think spring! Late September to early October is prime time for planting spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths and alliums — whether you plant them in the ground or in ...
Prepping and planning your next veggie garden is much easier when you pace yourself through the colder months.
Is it too early to begin planning for the spring garden? Absolutely not! Gardeners always plan ahead, whether it is a vegetable or pollinator garden, and now is the time to think about plant choices ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Gardeners might regard their January garden as dormant and less than enjoyable. Many of their plants are “asleep” and preparing for future growth and blooms.
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Even though we are celebrating all things autumn from pumpkin spiced everything to cool, crisp weather, there are yard and garden activities that we can do or shouldn’t do that ...
Late fall is an ideal time to complete several important gardening chores before winter arrives. Testing soil pH and nutrient levels now allows for amendments to be made before the spring planting ...
As most home gardeners’ thoughts begin to turn to spring planting during these cold winter days, there are a few things we can do to prepare for the coming gardening season. First on the list should ...
Now, about that habit… My journal has saved me on many occasions when I was trying to remember a “how did I…” or “what did I… ...
How do you plan a vegetable garden that produces enough to feed your family? Consider your needs and preferences, then use a garden layout planner or garden planning app. Winter and spring are ...
An important reason to plan is to stretch the harvest season. A well-planned garden provides a continuous supply of vegetables from early spring to late fall. Spinach planted in the fall will live ...