• Vegetables to plant in December: 7 expert recommendations

    December may seem cold and unsuitable for planting to many gardeners, but for those who want to get their fix of seed sowing, there are options available. You may need to do it inside rather than out, but there are vegetables you can plant in December in a greenhouse, cold frame, under cloches, or on…

  • How to start a garden: quick tips from the Master Gardeners

    NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Spring has sprung, and that means people across the country will begin pulling weeds and planting seeds if they have not already. However, for those with little or no experience growing fruits, vegetables or flowers, starting a garden may seem like a daunting task. Gardening beginners should…

  • How to Save Flower Seeds for Next Year: A Beginner’s Guide to Seed Saving

    Your flowers may be fading, but their story isn’t over—it’s just getting started! Harvesting flower seeds is like bottling a bit of summer for next year. Whether you’re after cost savings, plant resilience, or just more blooms to love, seed-saving is a fun and empowering end-of-season ritual. Let’s walk outside and collect some of the flower…

  • 20 Great Garden Shed Ideas | Garden Sheds and Potting Benches You’ll Want in Your Backyard

    Photo: Doreen Wynja 1 / 20 Pot Then Play A potting shed not only serves as a utilitarian space but can also double as a retreat for gardeners. Designed by Doreen Wynja and Tim Prevost, this area combines lush landscaping, inviting furnishings and a dreamy shed for total relaxation right in the backyard. Photo by…

  • 5 Beautiful Ways to Decorate Your Small Garden for Valentine’s Day Celebration | Home & Garden

    Lighting plays a crucial role in creating a romantic ambiance. Use fairy lights, string lights, or lanterns to illuminate your garden beautifully. Wrap fairy lights around trees, fences, or pergolas to add a magical touch. Place candles or LED tea lights in mason jars to create a cosy and intimate atmosphere. If you have a…

  • Thermal Mass Strategies – Videos – Mother Earth News

    Can you grow in a greenhouse year round? Shelby Lucero shares methods for how to grow in a winter greenhouse. Make some of these modifications to your existing structure to increase your structure’s  thermal mass, or try a growing dome yourself! This video is part of Build-It-Yourself Week, sponsored by Growing Spaces. Music: Doctor Turtle…

  • If you can’t visit a tropical island, bring the tropical island to you. Or at least bring some tropical-looking plants to your garden. With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on vacation plans for disappointed travelers, many folks are longing for a touch of the exotic. Although the experience isn’t quite the same as lounging on…

  • Amazon greenhouse heater with a digital thermostat for winter

    A greenhouse is a severely underrated space for gardeners in winter. On its own it provides coverage and protection from frost for cold-hardy plants and crops, but you can instantly double its use by adding one key tool: a greenhouse heater. Heating a greenhouse allows for a number of winter greenhouse uses, including growing plants…

  • INTERVIEW: Garden Guru Charlotte M. Frieze On “Big Ideas For Small Gardens” And More

    On Saturday, July 7, East Hampton Library’s Tom Twomey Series will host its inaugural garden tour event. Big Ideas for Small Gardens: Lecture and Garden Tour will begin with an illustrated lecture by former garden editor at House & Garden, Charlotte M. Frieze, followed by a self guided exploration of some of East Hampton’s petite…

  • PanAmerican Seed Launches New Wave® Gardening Merch Store Online

    The Wave® Gardening logo, t-shirt icon, and pot of Wave® Petunias. | Wave® Gardening, PanAmerican Seed In time for the gifting season, the Wave® gardening brand from PanAmerican Seed® has launched an online merchandise store filled with handpicked, sustainable lifestyle pieces that are conscious of the active gardener involved with Wave® Petunias and Wave® Pansies.…