As summer begins to lean into its final stretch, your flowering herbs may be putting on a last show of blooms. It’s tempting to leave them alone, but late August is actually one of the best times to grab your pruners and start deadheading. By removing spent flowers now, you’re not only tidying up your...
September can be such a bittersweet month in the garden. The days are still warm enough to coax plants into producing, yet the first whispers of cooler weather are right around the corner. For those of us who put our hearts into growing food, the thought of the harvest season ending too soon can feel...
When the crispness of fall starts settling in, the greenhouse becomes more than just a shelter—it’s a lifeline for keeping your gardening season alive. While the outdoor beds may be winding down, inside your greenhouse you can still nurture lush growth and even enjoy fresh harvests long after your neighbors have put their tools away....
As summer winds down and the cooler air starts to creep in, your greenhouse becomes one of the most important tools in your gardening arsenal. Fall preparation isn’t just about tucking plants away for protection—it’s about creating an environment where they can continue to thrive when the outdoor growing season is slowing to a crawl....
Late summer is the perfect time to give some of your garden’s most reliable plants a fresh start. By dividing and transplanting perennials before September, you give them the best chance to settle in and establish roots before the cool weather arrives. I’ve learned over the years that waiting too long can lead to transplant...
Most gardeners treat peppers like annuals—plant them in spring, enjoy the harvest all summer, and then sadly watch them fade with the first frost. But here’s the exciting truth: peppers are actually perennials in their native climates! These plants, which hail from warmer regions of Central and South America, are built to keep growing and...
September is one of those months that can make or break your vegetable garden. The days are still warm enough for growth, but the cooler nights and shorter daylight hours start signaling to plants that the season is changing. Without a little extra attention, your crops might slow down or quit altogether just when you’re...
Late summer has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute, your herb garden is bursting with fragrant basil, tender parsley, and vigorous mint, and the next, you’re noticing a few leaves yellowing or the plants looking a bit tired. That’s your cue—it’s time to give your herbs the attention they need before September...
September can be such a tricky month for gardeners. The weather is changing, the days are getting shorter, and the plants that were thriving in the height of summer might start showing signs of slowing down. But this is also a month full of opportunity! If you prepare your plants properly now, you can set...
As the days start getting shorter and the nights bring that unmistakable crispness, many of us gardeners start looking at our favorite plants and wondering which ones might not survive the coming chill. It’s not always easy to decide what should come inside—some plants might look tough enough to weather the cooler temperatures, but a...
Wildfires can leave a landscape looking scorched and lifeless, and it’s easy to feel discouraged when your once-thriving garden or surrounding natural area is covered in ash. But nature has an incredible way of healing itself, and some plants are remarkably adapted to survive—sometimes even thrive—after fire. Whether it’s through deep root systems, tough underground...
If you’ve been in the gardening world long enough, you’ve probably seen gorgeous raised beds or trellises made from treated wood and thought, “That’s sturdy—maybe I should try that!” But here’s the thing: not everything that looks strong and weather-resistant is necessarily safe for your plants, your soil, and your own health. Treated wood—especially certain...
