TikTok users are finding inspiration and helpful gardening wisdom, in an old, nearly-forgotten film from WWII, that was created to show American households how to get started growing Victory Gardens in their own backyards. Even though it’s nearly winter, the idea of Victory Gardening is having a moment, as many are feeling the pinch of …
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Winter winds down a lot of things, and often, it feels like the curtains have closed on your backyard stage. The vibrant colors fade, the busy pollinators depart, and a quiet stillness settles in. But a garden’s story doesn’t have to end with the first frost. The winter months offer a unique opportunity to cultivate …
Winter in the garden can feel like a season of goodbyes. The vibrant blooms of summer are a distant memory, and the vegetable patch is looking a little sparse. It’s easy to sit by your window, staring at the snowflakes and serenading your freezing dahlias. Bye-bye garden until spring, right? Not quite. Your garden isn’t …
Fall planting isn’t just possible, it’s often preferable. Cooler temperatures reduce stress on new plants, and soil still holds warmth from summer, giving roots time to establish before winter. Many garden centers continue stocking hardy annuals and perennials well into the season, especially varieties bred to tolerate light frost or thrive in transitional weather. If …
It’s autumn, your neighbor’s yard has turned into a leaf graveyard, and the squirrels are sizing up your leftover tomatoes. You, on the other hand, are in an epic stand-off with your rake: To clean, or not to clean? If your garden starts looking like Mother Nature hit “reset” a little too hard, you might …
Fall is prime time for flexing your creativity with container gardening. As summer blooms start packing their bags, autumn offers its own parade of colors and textures: rich mums, deep purple grasses, spiky kale, and more, all ready to put on a show. Swapping out tired summer petals for bold, cool-weather plants is a chance …
When the summer greens start to fade and there’s a chill in the air, plant parents know what’s coming. It’s time to figure out what to do with all those happy container plants that have been living their best life on your porch or patio. While some are tough enough to handle the cold, many …
White flowers bring a unique elegance and serenity to any garden. They can brighten up shady corners, create a stunning contrast against vibrant colors, and even seem to glow in the moonlight. A garden filled with white blooms offers a classic, timeless look that feels both sophisticated and calming. If you’re looking to add a …
We should be displaying our garden produce the way hunters display deer heads. Pulling a humongous carrot from your own garden is no small feat. However, trying to figure out what to do with 40 pounds of carrots at the end of the season is a different kind of insanity. Before you start force-feeding carrots …
Autumn is beautiful, hands down, but watching your vibrant annual flowers fade can feel like saying goodbye to old friends. What if you didn’t have to? Many of the annuals you’ve nurtured all summer can be saved from the compost pile and brought back for an encore performance next year. With a little effort now, …