Understanding amaryllis dormancy is key to helping your plant bloom consistently year after year. In this guide, I’m going to explain everything Continue Reading
Seasonal Gardening
If you live in a cold climate like I do (I'm in Minnesota), then you need to learn all about seasonal gardening! Cold climate gardening presents many unique challenges that people who live in a warm climate don't have to deal with (lucky them!).
In this section, you'll get tons of seasonal gardening tips to get the most out of your short growing zone. From setting up your garden in the spring, to tearing it down in the fall.
You'll also learn how to push your growing zone so you can start gardening earlier in the spring, and keep it going long after the first frost in the fall.
Plus, you'll find tons of tutorials for how to easily overwinter tender perennials and tropical plants inside the house or garage.
How To Garden In Cooler Climates
If you're looking for ways to push the boundaries of your gardening zone, and make the most of your short growing season, then you're in the right place. Here you will learn all about seasonal gardening.
Spring Gardening
After the long winter months, we're all itching to get out into the garden in the spring. But one of the biggest struggles for people who are new to seasonal gardening is knowing when to start, and what to do in the spring.
Learn how to get your garden set up for success as early as possible by visiting the spring gardening page.
Fall Gardening
The gardening season doesn't end when the first frost hits your area. There are tons of things you can do in the fall to get your garden ready for winter, and prepare it for next year.
From extending your growing season, to winterizing your garden and fall planting, you'll learn it all on the fall gardening page.
Winter Gardening
Don't let your green thumb go dormant during the winter! Just because your gardens are covered in snow, doesn't mean they cease to exist. In this section, you will learn all about how to continue to enjoy your gardens through the winter.
There are also lots of different things you can do during the off-season to keep your green thumb happy. Visit the winter gardening page to learn more.
Overwintering Plants
Just because a plant isn't hardy enough to survive the winter outside in your garden, doesn't mean you can't grow it year after year. Once you learn how to overwinter tropical plants, you'll be able to enjoy your favorite varieties without having to buy new plants every spring!
From digging and storing bulbs, to forcing and breaking plant dormancy, and keeping live plants through the winter, you'll learn it all on the overwintering plants page.
Seasonal gardening has it's own unique challenges! But don't worry. Once you get the hang of the ins and outs of cold climate gardening, it'll become second nature to you. Reading through the articles below is a great way to get started.
Recent Seasonal Gardening Articles
How To Store Amaryllis Bulbs For The Winter
Storing amaryllis bulbs for the winter is simple, and saving them means you can enjoy them again year after year. Many people don’t realize that Continue Reading
Dormant Cyclamen Care: When, What To Do, & How To Revive It
Cyclamen dormancy is a natural part of their lifecycle. In this post, I'll tell you all you need to know about the timing, what to do in order to keep Continue Reading
Preserving Carved Pumpkins – Plus 7 Tips To Make Them Last Longer
Preserving a carved pumpkin doesn’t take much time, and it keeps them from quickly rotting or getting moldy. In this post, I’m going to show you Continue Reading
How To Prevent & Fix Salt Damage To Plants
Salt damage to plants can be a major problem. Don't worry, because in this post I will show you how to recognize the negative effects of salt on Continue Reading
Winterizing A Rain Barrel In 4 Easy Steps
Winterizing a rain barrel is a must if you live in a cold climate like I do. Leaving it full of water when the temps drop below freezing could Continue Reading
Overwintering & Storing Canna Lily Bulbs – The Complete Guide
Overwinter canna lilies is easy and worth the effort to save these gorgeous tropical plants. In this post, I'll discuss three possible methods, Continue Reading
How To Overwinter Plumeria (Frangipani) Plants Indoors
Overwintering plumeria indoors is simple, and caring for them during the winter doesn't take much effort. In this post, I'll show you three ways Continue Reading
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