Waiting for perfect weather is an April fool’s errand. You can either get in the dirt now or spend the rest of the season apologizing to your empty dinner plate. Anyway, a shovel in hand beats a grocery store receipt every time. Here are some of the best cold-hardy vegetables to plant in April before…
Another April, another battle against muddy boots, soggy socks, and aching knees. On the bright side, it’s a chance to fix up your backyard with colorful annuals. On the less bright side, your chiropractor will finally afford that vacation home this season. If you want these flowers to keep going as long as possible, we…
Everyone (myself included) wants a lush indoor jungle until we see the nursery price tags. My solution involves leftovers, sticky counters, filtered water, and recycled jam jars. Even if you lack a green thumb, you have other fingers perfectly capable of cleaning a fruit seed. Quick note: not every fruit you buy will give you…
April showers may bring May flowers, but who has time for high-maintenance plants? As the legendary, Sweet Brown once said, “ain’t nobody got time for that.” So, what do we want? Big flowers. When do we want them? Before you can say USDA. If you’re looking for even more seeds you can plant right now,…
These seeds crave the authentic April experience. Stick them in the ground. Give them wind. Give them rain. Real flowers appreciate a little mud between their toes and a sky without a roof. Growing Pains and April Grains Real gardeners trust the soil, not plastic trays. Besides, your windowsill belongs to your cat, not to…
Basements carry a bad rep, and honestly, it feels completely unjustified. What if I told you that you can use them to grow life down there, and not one tied to a… never mind. Mine turns into a full-blown nursery every March! Indoor seed starting is the ultimate power move for an impatient gardeners like…