Tag: winter
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ALEXANDRIA — Think gardening season is months away? Not so fast! As Minnesota moves into January, you can get a head start with winter sowing, a simple, budget-friendly way to grow native plants that pollinators love. All you need are recycled containers (like milk jugs), potting soil, and seeds. These mini greenhouses sit outside all…
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Indoor plant care: Plants rely on the nutrients within the pot you plant them in, in order to flourish. To ensure your plants reach their full potential, use a good quality, premium potting mix. Search for a potting mix with the Australian Standard red tick, which ensures that the mix has been manufactured with quality…
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Many gardeners spend the winter months dreaming of spring. But if you want to get a head start on your spring garden or explore your creativity with nature-themed crafts, there are still plenty of ways to keep your green thumbs busy in winter. From growing microgreens to improving your soil, this list of winter garden…
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LAFAYETTE, N.Y. — In this week’s Gardening Update, Carol shows us some of the best ways to arrange evergreens this season! They can go pretty much anywhere for a bit of holiday flair. WANT MORE PLANTS? | Gardening Update: All about in-season Cyclamen with Carol Watson Greenhouse! Comment with Bubbles BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT…
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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…
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If you live in a warm climate, you’ll naturally have more and different planting options to enjoy in a winter garden. As ever, the temptation is to add more flowering plants. While always lovely, there is so much more you can do to create a full, but still seasonal, mix. Some of the best design…
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READY TO GROW: With a little preparation you could be growing all winter long (Image: Getty) Winterising your greenhouse is one of the most important steps you can take to help your plants survive the cold months ahead. A well-prepared greenhouse holds heat more effectively, protects plants from frost damage, and prevents expensive problems like…
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As the calendar edges closer to 2026, many households and business owners are thinking ahead about how to make next year’s tax season smoother and more predictable. A little preparation now can help reduce stress, avoid surprises, and ensure you’re making the most of the opportunities available to you. Here are five practical tips that…
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Between 1980 and 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded 403 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the United States. Of these, 69—about five percent—were due to cold waves and winter storms, causing nearly $140 billion in damages. For garden centers and greenhouses, where temperature, humidity, and light must be carefully managed,…
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The days are getting shorter and colder, but this won’t deter keen gardeners who are busy preparing their private outdoor spaces for the winter months. Cutting away, clearing up, protecting plants and even growing new ones are all important jobs to do now before the frost sets in. So, before you put away the spade…