Though I absolutely love the holiday season, I can’t help but get a little sad when the cold weather hits. It’s pretty tricky to grow plants in the freezing cold weather, is all! But did you know that there are some cold-hardy plants that bloom RIGHT in the middle of winter? You’ll love the color […]
Winter Gardening
Gardener’s Almanac: A Monthly Guide To Gardening (February)
One of my favorite months of the year is here! Though it’s too cold in my neck of the woods to start sowing soil, there are a few gardening chores I like to get out of the way for Spring. But even though the soil might be too cold to work with, there are still […]
DIY Gardening Projects To Do Over The Winter
I woke up this morning and was greeted by extremely chilly temperatures (it was 24 degrees this morning and it’s not even December yet!) and a lovely layer of frost covering my windshield. While I managed to get all of my garden projects done before the frost hit, I can’t help but be a little […]
6 Tips for Successful Cold Frame Gardening
Green Thumb Vs. Winter Blues
Is your green thumb feeling itchy now that we are OFFICIALLY out of outdoor growth season? Well, mine definitely is! For those of you looking to scratch that “green thumb itch” here are a few of my favorite indoor gardening projects that will conquer the winter blues; once and for all! Brighten up […]
10 Cold Hardy Plants With A Winter WOW Factor
Cold hardy plants? Say what? Is your garden looking a little worse for the wear come January? Well, whose isn’t? It seems like it’s nearly impossible to make your garden look good in the middle of winter. At least, without killing all of your plants anyway….instead of risking your winter garden for beautiful […]
How to Make Seeds Sprout In Winter
Making seeds sprout in the middle of winter may seem slightly impossible to some, but I’m here to prove to you that just about anyone can make it happen! You’ll need your warmest window, and your richest soil, but you too can make seeds sprout in the dead of winter! Step 1: The first […]
Easy Ways to Prevent Winter Plant Damage
Fall has arrived in Heber, Utah with flaming colors. I’m going to be bummed to say “goodbye” to my garden until Spring, but I love the snow almost as much as I love my garden! Over the next couple of weeks, I am going to take the necessary steps to protect my […]
15 Winter Gardening Projects (and Products!)
Winter gardening is tough! Beat the blues with a few fun winter gardening projects for gardeners of all skill levels! Since you are here, check out a few of my other winter gardening ideas here. 1. Grow Fresh Ginger Indoors Ginger is a low-maintenance spice and doesn’t need much sun, making it perfect for growing indoors. […]
10 Cold Hardy Vegetables That Can Handle A Snowstorm
Cold hardy vegetables come a dime a dozen! Plant these cold hardy vegetables for a continuous harvest all winter long! Broccoli can easily withstand a snow storm! However, it is important to remember that the Broccoli simply lays dormant when it’s cold, so it will need extra warmth and sunlight before it resumes growth. However, […]