What to Plant in January in Zones 7-8
January in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 20°F to 40°F (-6°C to 4°C), with occasional dips below freezing and the odd warm spell. While it's not prime planting …
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Top Gardening Resolutions for 2025
Happy New Year, fellow green thumbs! As the clock struck midnight and the calendar flipped to 2025, gardeners around the globe were busy making resolutions to grow bigger, better, and …
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
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 …
Is Forgetfulness the True Joy of Gardening?
I've had more than a few surprises in my gardening experience, as I'm sure you have. There was the time I found a family of rabbits living in some weeds …
Honey Lemon & Feta Vinaigrette
If you want a bright, fresh, sweet but briny salad dressing that can please just about anyone, but is easy enough to prepare quickly on a weeknight, my Honey Lemon …
Grasping at Gardening Advice Over the Years
"I’ve always respected senior garden mentors. I even grow elderberries," writes the author of today's piece, "Gardening Keeps Me Young." And the theme of today's story is exactly that: respect …
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 …
Keep Your Garden Growing (Indoors) All Winter
Winter can feel like the end of the gardening season, especially for those of us who rely on fresh produce from our backyard plots. …
How to Prepare Soil for Winter for a Better Garden Next Year
If you're at all like me, you're probably thinking about next year's garden the minute the thermometer starts to drop. Heck, I'm still enjoying garden-fresh Swiss chard, and I'm thinking …
