Ready to welcome 2025? From embracing "beautifully messy" winter gardens to discovering 16 cold-weather bloomers, we're celebrating fresh starts in the garden this week. Explore emerging trends, get inspired by a beautiful California garden, and learn how to bring tropical vibes indoors with 2025's Houseplant of the Year. Plus, share your thoughts on bulbs for a chance to win a beautiful 200-bulb garden from Proven Winners. Here’s to a beautiful year in your garden!
If your garden looks a little plain through the winter months, these 16 popular winter bloomers will brighten things up a bit. Our list includes bulbs, perennials, shrubs, and annuals, so there's something for everyone—and every garden. Pictured: Witch hazel, winter jasmine, and crocus.
New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners
Start the new year in the right direction with fresh inspiration for your garden! From mastering pruning skills to creating wildlife-friendly spaces, these twelve thoughtful resolutions will help you grow as a gardener in 2025. Pick one (or several!) to kickstart your gardening year. Let me know what you have in store for the new year!
Looking forward to your 2025 garden? Check out these 10 gardening trends that are on the rise this year, including finding harmony in a less tidy garden. More gardeners are embracing the beauty of a slightly "messy" garden—one where the leaves stay where they fall, seed heads persist into winter, and fading perennials are left standing—all to benefit local wildlife and enrich the ecosystem. Are you ready to embrace a "less than Pinterest-perfect garden" or any of the other nine inspiring trends for 2025? Pictured: The Tanner garden, photo by Sabrina Tanner. (Want to see this garden in person? See below for more on Freeland & Sabrina's Garden Experience!)
Share Your Thoughts & Win Flower Bulbs!
Our valued partner, Proven Winners, is seeking gardener feedback on flower bulbs. Share your thoughts in their survey for a chance to win big: 5 winners will receive spectacular bulb gardens (200 bulbs!), and 5 others will win bulbs plus a Twist 'n Plant® auger. Click below to start the survey!
*Bulb varieties will vary based on availability.
Plant of the Week:
Your Guide to Growing Philodendron
This winter, bring the warmth of the tropics indoors! Philodendrons are the perfect indoor companion. These easy-care plants thrive in a variety of spaces and offer lush, vibrant foliage in all shapes and sizes—from heart-shaped leaves to dramatic spear-like foliage in stunning burgundy, pink, and orange hues. Discover everything you need to know about these adaptable houseplants, from basic care to creative display ideas. Pictured: The 2025 Houseplant of the Year, Prismacolor™ Orange You Gorgeous™ philodendron from Proven Winners leafjoy® houseplant collection.
Come to Napa, CA in 2025!
Freeland & Sabrina's Garden Experience
Lessons for Creating Your Personal Oasis,
Taught to You in Their Personal Garden
April 24-25 (sold out!)
May 8-9 (10 spots left)
June 5-6
Make 2025 the year you bring your garden dreams to life! Reserve your spot now for a 2-day in-person learning experience in Napa, CA, hosted in the stunning private garden of Freeland and Sabrina Tanner. Join garden designer Rebecca Sweet for inspiring classes like ‘Crafting Your Dream Garden’ and ‘Creating a Year-Round Garden.’ Plan your spring travel early and secure your place in this exclusive event. Learn more & register here!
A new year brings fresh opportunities to enjoy and care for our gardens. I hope this newsletter continues to inspire you and provide helpful insights throughout the coming year, just as your passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces continues to inspire us! Thank you for letting us be part of your gardening journey. Here's to growing together in 2025!
Happy Gardening!
—Linda
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