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The Joy of a Minimalist Garden

The Joy of a Minimalist Garden

Is a minimalist garden in your cards? It should be! Minimalism is one of those things we all strive for, but so few of us achieve. My minimalism goes in  …
What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6

What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6

Welcome to January in zones 4-6 - when your garden thermometer seems stuck somewhere between "brr" and "why do we live here?" With temperatures plummeting from a chilly -30°F to  …
What Type of Gardener Are You?

What Type of Gardener Are You?

One day you're fertilizing a few tomato plants, and the next thing you know, you're the type of gardener where an eighteen-wheeler is unloading 50 yards of compost for a  …
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 9-10

While the rest of the country is shoveling snow, gardeners in zones 9-10 are still harvesting tomatoes and planting new ones! With average December temperatures ranging from 65°F to 75°F  …
What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in December in USDA Zones 7-8

While northern friends are completely snowed in, December in zones 7-8 offers a few sneaky opportunities for the dedicated gardener. With average temperatures ranging from 45°F down to 25°F (7°C  …
What to Plant in November in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in November in USDA Zones 7-8

In zones 7-8, November isn't just about preparing for dormancy; it's about strategic planting that capitalizes on nature's transitional rhythm. The gradual cooling acts like a starting gun for cool-season  …
November Gardening Tasks and Chores

November Gardening Tasks and Chores

In November, I dream of soups and stews, cozy sweaters and yummy Thanksgiving food! Here in the Northeast (5b Hardiness Zone), November signals the end of the outdoor growing months  …