Tag: winter
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Looking for winter garden ideas to give your backyard a beautiful finish, even when the weather is dismal? The good news is that winter garden ideas can be just as stylish, architectural and even as colorful as those you might expect to see in a summer garden. Unsurprisingly, the best garden ideas are achieved by…
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Greenhouses are a garden godsend. They allow us to cultivate plants that wouldn’t naturally thrive in the UK’s climate, enabling flowers, fruit and vegetables to grow even during the coldest and darkest days of the year – that is, if you can keep the cold air out. When the temperatures inside a greenhouse drop, its…
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In the winter months, it’s usually difficult to grow vegetables, especially for those who live in the northern U.S. Fortunately, Martha boasts a vegetable greenhouse on her Bedford farm, which is where she and her head gardener, Ryan McCallister, are busy tending to plants right now. The greenhouse contains 16 raised beds, some of which…
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In the winter months, it’s usually difficult to grow vegetables, especially for those who live in the northern U.S. Fortunately, Martha boasts a vegetable greenhouse on her Bedford farm, which is where she and her head gardener, Ryan McCallister, are busy tending to plants right now. The greenhouse contains 16 raised beds, some of which…
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Pamelajoemcfarlane/Getty Images As the weather cools and days grow shorter, many gardeners are getting ready to put their garden to bed. But you don’t have to stop gardening just because the warm season is ending. Depending on which USDA plant hardiness zone you’re in, now may be…
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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…