Garlic is one of those crops that rewards patience—you plant it months before you expect to harvest, and the anticipation makes pulling those fat, papery bulbs from the soil even more satisfying. While many gardeners plant garlic in fall for a mid-summer harvest, planting in August can give you a head start in areas with...
There’s a certain satisfaction in harvesting fresh greens, carrots, and even hardy herbs when frost sparkles on the garden. But the secret to a thriving winter garden doesn’t start with seeds—it starts with soil. If you’ve ever tried to plant in the fall only to end up with slow, weak growth, the problem likely wasn’t...
As summer winds down and the nights start getting cooler, it’s time to think about bringing your favorite outdoor container plants indoors. But before you start hauling pots through the door, it’s worth taking a closer look—many plants benefit from repotting first. A cramped root system, tired soil, or even pest hitchhikers can make the...
There’s something magical about a garden pond in the fall—the way the surface reflects golden leaves, the quiet hum of late-season insects, and the darting movements of fish as they sense the season shifting. But while autumn ponds can be breathtaking, they also require special care to keep them healthy through the colder months. I...
Late summer planting is one of my favorite gardening secrets—there’s something so rewarding about squeezing in another wave of color just when you think the season is winding down. Many flowers respond beautifully to being planted now, giving you fresh, vibrant displays right as September arrives. Whether you’re tucking them into a container, edging a...
Mint is one of those plants that feels like a gift that keeps on giving—fresh sprigs for tea, aromatic leaves for cooking, and that lush green spread that brightens any garden bed. But as summer begins to wind down, mint needs a little bit of attention to keep it thriving well into fall and ready...
As the chill starts to creep in and frost becomes more frequent, most of us begin tucking our gardens in for winter. But there’s one job that too many gardeners rush—or skip entirely—before shutting the shed door: cleaning gardening tools and equipment. I get it; after months of tending plants, pulling weeds, and harvesting vegetables,...
As the days shorten and the air gets crisp, many of us start preparing our gardens for winter. But while we’re tucking away our tools and tidying up flower beds, pollinators are also getting ready for the colder months ahead. Bees, butterflies, moths, and even certain beetles all have strategies for surviving winter, but they...
Every gardener has been there—you walk out to check on your plants, and your heart sinks. The leaves are gone, the stems look brittle, and it seems like all that time, care, and watering has been for nothing. But before you head for the compost bin, take a deep breath—what you’re seeing might not be...
September is one of the most rewarding times to be in the garden. The beds are overflowing with produce you’ve been tending all season, and it’s finally time to bring in the bounty. But harvesting late summer crops isn’t just about picking them—it’s about knowing exactly when and how to gather each one so you...
August might seem late to be planting, but for many herbs, it’s actually the perfect time to sow or transplant. Warm soil means quick germination, and the shortening days combined with cooler nights create ideal conditions for robust, flavorful growth. Planting now can give you a fresh supply of kitchen herbs to enjoy well into...
As summer winds down, it’s easy to shift your focus away from weeding and think, “Well, the season’s almost over—why bother now?” But this is actually one of the most important times of the year to get in there and clear out those unwanted plants. Fall is coming, and what you do in these final...
