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 …
spring planting
When to Start Your Tomato Seeds
I'll admit it, I've been that person scrambling to the local farm stand in May, desperately seeking tomato transplants after my seedlings failed. Again. But after years of bringing home …
Magnolia Care Basics: Cultivating Elegance in Your Garden
Magnolias, with their timeless beauty and breathtaking blossoms, are revered additions to gardens around the world. …
A Backyard Christmas Tree Farm
I've always wanted to run a Christmas tree farm. Maybe it's because my aunt and uncle owned one of those Christmas tree lots as a kid, and I spent a …
Growing Broccoli from Seeds, Seedlings, or Cuttings
Can you grow broccoli from seed? Yes. In fact, most gardeners start their broccoli plants from seeds. Especially in cooler climates, many home gardeners start their seeds indoors, so the …
Oven-Roasted Potatoes and Onions with Rosemary
The great thing about growing New potatoes or "New Baby Potatoes" is that they're exactly as they sound, potatoes that are still young (about 10 weeks old), which means they …
Growing Cauliflower from Seeds
You can choose to grow your cauliflower from seeds or seedlings, starting seeds indoors or outside directly in the garden. And when it comes to choosing seeds, be sure to …
“Oh, Cedar Tree”
My dad ran a family farm on 70 acres in rural Ohio. He milked cows and grew and sold corn, soybeans, and alfalfa hay. It was a good life, but …
