While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

Growing a few of the rare plants that flower in winter can really brighten a cold-season garden. Try these hardy tubers for a ...

From soil improvement to crafts, these winter garden ideas will keep you busy until spring and make your garden better.

Starting seeds inside under lights isn’t the only way to get young plants growing ahead of our frost-free growing season. A lot of gardeners are discovering the little-known option of “winter-sowing,” ...

You might think you have to wait until spring to sow seeds for summer flowers, but to get beautiful blooms early in the year, ...

Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame. Growing your ...

What is winter sowing? I have heard a little about this and wonder if this would be something I might want to use in my gardening. I am looking into more effective ways to start seeds for spring ...

Q: I want to try winter sowing some native plant seeds. Is the process the same as for veggie seeds like kale and lettuce? A: Essentially, yes, though when to start sowing may depend on the species, ...

Effects of the warm winter? At the risk of jinxing us heading into our final weeks of winter, it looks like we’re getting away with a mild and non-punishing winter this year. Temperatures have hovered ...

“The sun’s rays are slanting across the gray winter grass in our yard. Beside the old shop, my son plants long nails in the dirt, carefully pretending to pound each one with a hammer. Next to him, his ...

Shredded leaves make a great mulch for perennials. They help keep soil temperature steady during winter. Spread a 2 to 3 inch ...