Once the days begin to shorten and the heat of the sun begins to wane, it is time for summer to end and gardens to become slowing in their flowering or vegetable growth. Of course, this regression in plant growth does not mean that gardening is over until the next spring. No, it merely means that it is time to consider the winter gardening plans. Discover how to plant cool … [Read more...]
The Best Winter Crops For Home Gardeners
When most people think of gardening, they imagine tilling the soil or planting seeds on a warm spring or summer day. However, there are also many crops that you can plant in the fall. Growing vegetables in the winter can help you enjoy an earlier harvest in the spring, allowing you to get the most produce possible from your garden. Here are some of the best winter crops for … [Read more...]
Cold Hardy Plants For Winter Gardening
For anyone who enjoys gardening it can be frustrating to lose a beautiful plant to harsh winter conditions. Therefore, it is important for any gardener to choose cold hardy plants that can survive the rigors of wintertime. You will need to find plants that will survive any defined temperature range of a particular area. This may seem like a simple answer but it is not entirely … [Read more...]
When To Plant Winter Crops
Growing vegetables in a backyard garden has become a popular choice for many vegetable lovers. When the summer harvest is done and frost withers the tomato plants, many gardeners clear their garden plots and put them to bed until spring. … [Read more...]
November Gardening Tips In The Northern Hemisphere
Gardening can be a highly enjoyable pastime. Despite the need to plan and design a garden layout, this activity has been known to reduce levels of stress and increase feelings of comfort. Unfortunately, it is thought that gardening in winter is impossible and all your efforts must come to a halt when the summer season ends. This is not true at all. In fact, many winter gardens … [Read more...]