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Understanding USDA Climate Zones: Your Complete Guide

Understanding USDA Climate Zones: Your Complete Guide

Once you become familiar with your regional weather patterns, climate zones and frost dates take a backseat to observable seasonal temperature changes.
The primary reason a seasoned gardener will use climate zones is to see what new plants they can plant in their landscape, orchard, or veggie garden.
And remember- if in doubt, plant it anyway!

3 Steps To Drying Hydrangea

3 Steps To Drying Hydrangea

Taking a lesson from P. Allen Smith, here are 3 easy steps to enjoy these beautiful blooms well past their summer prime.

15 Garden Gift Ideas For Her

15 Garden Gift Ideas For Her

Knowing what to get the gardener on your list can be hard!  We have put together a list of 15 items that is sure to bring a smile to any garden lovers face. You may even find a thing or two to add to your own wish list.

5 Things To Do In The Yard & Garden During Quarantine

5 Things To Do In The Yard & Garden During Quarantine

We have come up with a list of 5 simple things you can be doing in your yard and garden right now, during the quarantine.  With all the health benefits gained from yard work & gardening, really all of us would benefit from time spent outside.  Check out some of...

15 Gift Ideas for the Mom Who Likes To Garden

15 Gift Ideas for the Mom Who Likes To Garden

We have put together a collection of 15 great gift ideas for the mom on your list who likes to garden.  From candles with plantable packaging, to personalized gardening tools, to Roo and Joey aprons, we have you covered.

How To Take Your Love Of Indoor Plants Outdoors

How To Take Your Love Of Indoor Plants Outdoors

Are you falling in love with your new role as a plant parent and wondering how you can grow this role and possibly take it outdoors? It can be intimidating to think about starting to grow plants and maybe even vegetables outdoors, but you can do this! You are a proud...

How To Care For Your Houseplants While You Are Away.

How To Care For Your Houseplants While You Are Away.

Are you a new plant parent and have plans that will take you out of town? Here are some simple tips that will keep your plants happy while you are away.Gather your house plants (if possible) and make sure they are in a place that gives them plenty of sunshine...

5 Things To Know Before Planting Ranunculus

5 Things To Know Before Planting Ranunculus

Ranunculus have to be one of my favorite flowers. I don't know if its the tissue like appearance of the petals or the variety of colors that all seem to be in the shade of sherbet, I just can't get enough. So this year I am going to try and grow my own and hope to...