Even though your garden might be snoozing this month—or at least taking it easy—there's still plenty you can do and think about for the new year ahead. This week, discover 16 winter flowers to cheer you (and your garden) up, find design ideas for your 2022 garden plans, get help with houseplants, start planning your vegetable garden, and more.
If your garden looks a little plain through the winter months, try adding a few of these 16 popular winter bloomers to brighten things up a bit. Our list includes bulbs, perennials, shrubs, and annuals—such as witch hazel, winter jasmine, and crocus (all pictured).
Is your side yard one of those areas you've promised to tackle this year? Take a look at the creative approach these homeowners took to conquer their narrow, 7-foot-wide side yard and transform it into an alluring trail to their backyard. Photo by: Susan Curtis.
Is a Rose Garden in Your Future?
Ahhhh, the smell of roses in the summertime—definitely something to look forward to! With bare-root roses showing up soon in garden centers, now's the time to get your rose garden plans dialed in. Get all the ideas, tips, and inspiration you need to design a beautiful rose garden along with suggestions of what to plant with your roses.
Looking through seed catalogs can be exciting (all the possibilities!), but also a little overwhelming (ALL the possibilities!). To avoid the latter, try starting your edible garden with a few tried-and-true basics: tomatoes, peppers, basil, strawberries, and even a fun bean—all from the Proven Harvest seed line from Proven Winners.
Plus: Get your seeds off to a great start with eco-friendly, compostable, self-feeding EcoPots! Read more about them and get yours today!
5 Common Mistakes New Houseplant Parents Make
Many of us enjoy doing our winter "gardening" indoors with houseplants. But if you're not enjoying it as much as you should because your plants just aren't thriving, maybe you're making one of these common mistakes.
Secret Gardens, Iconic Estates & Medieval Tales
Want to get away? Join Karen Chapman and her husband Andy on their "Secret Gardens, Iconic Estates, and Medieval Tales of Yorkshire & Derbyshire" tour of England, June 5-17, 2022. This off-the-beaten-path tour will take you to medieval manors, quaint country villages, and of course, world-class gardens. See the full itinerary, get more information, and make your reservation today—there are only a handful of spots left! Pictured: Breezy Knees Gardens, from day 3 of the itinerary.
How do you enjoy your garden in winter? Here are some suggestions, no matter your climate:
- Add houses, feeders, and baths for birds & wildlife
- Brighten up your nights with outdoor lighting
- Build a greenhouse and grow through the season
- Research winter-interest plants to add for next year
- Expand your houseplant collection
- Bundle up and take a walk outside
Happy Gardening!
- Linda
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