Garden Planning

Seed Starting Soil: A Winter Guide for Healthy Seedlings

Seed Starting Soil: A Winter Guide for Healthy Seedlings

Starting seeds indoors during winter is one of the most rewarding ways to get a jump on the growing season—but success starts below the surface. Choosing or building the right seed starting soil is one of the most important steps for strong germination and healthy...

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Feeding Birds in Winter: A Guide to Bird Feeders

Feeding Birds in Winter: A Guide to Bird Feeders

While birds enjoy visiting bird feeders throughout the year, winter is one of the most important times to offer supplemental food. Cold temperatures make it harder for birds to maintain the calories they need to stay warm and active. Although there are many...

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Seed Germination Factors You Need to Know

Seed Germination Factors You Need to Know

Successful seed starting depends on a few essential seed germination factors. While every plant is a little different, most seeds rely on the same three basics to sprout: Light Temperature Water If even one of these factors is off, germination can be delayed—or not...

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Pollinators in Winter: Simple Tools to Help Protect Them

Pollinators in Winter: Simple Tools to Help Protect Them

Even though the garden looks quiet this time of year, there are countless pollinators in winter tucked away under leaves, inside hollow stems, and beneath the soil surface. Bees, butterflies, moths, ladybugs, and many other beneficial insects depend on safe hiding...

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