Looking for the best way to store all of your vegetable and flower seeds this winter so they are fresh and ready to grow next year? Whether you save seeds from your own plants or have leftover seeds from this spring and summer that you purchased from a seed company, when stored properly, most leftover …
Did you know that even though the summer growing season might be over – you can easily grow fresh basil inside all winter long? If you live in a location that features fall and winter seasons that bring frigid cold weather and the threat of ice and snow – it can be a bit depressing …
Looking for a few ways to help the overwintering birds outside of your home survive the long, dark, and sometimes frigid and snowy winter? As winter approaches, many of us prepare for the colder months by layering on extra clothes, turning up the heat, and getting ready to hunker down indoors. But for the birds …
Wondering if you can keep the potted asters you purchased this fall alive through the winter to grow again next year? Well the good news is you can – and it’s easier than you ever imagined! Asters are right up there with mums when it comes to fall decorating. In fact, with their wide range …
Looking for a few tips and tricks for the best way to feed blue jays in the fall and winter – and still keep all of the other birds you love feeding around too? Blue jays are some of the most beautiful birds to view in your backyard. Especially in the fall and winter as …
Looking for how to prepare your potted strawberry plants this fall for winter – and keep them alive and healthy for next year? Not only is it possible to save strawberry plants growing in pots over long & frigid winters, it’s easier than you might think! Not everyone has the space or yard to dedicate …
While late winter is usually a time for planning and dreaming about the upcoming gardening season, it’s also the perfect time for pruning most varieties of rose bushes. And can pruning ever make a difference in getting your roses to bloom bigger than ever this year! Pruning is vital for keeping most rose varieties healthy and …
Looking for the best type of bird feeders to use for feeding birds all through the long, cold winter months? There is no more important time to help birds out with a little food in the winter. For cardinals, blue jays, chickadees and other bird species that don’t migrate to warmer locations, food can be …
Looking for the best bird seeds to feed and attract cardinals to your property this winter and beyond? Cardinals are one of the most popular birds for homeowners to feed throughout the long winter months. With the male’s vibrant crimson coloring and the female’s muted red feathering, they are definitely a welcoming sight of brightness …
One of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh, crispy lettuce – even in the middle of a cold, blustery, snowy winter – is by using a simple, space saving hydroponic kit to grow it indoors! When the cold of winter arrives, for many gardeners, it spells the end of home grown fresh salads. Although you …