Snow is swirling, temps are far below freezing and the dormant garden is sleeping peacefully. This can only mean one thing: irrepressible gardeners in the North are getting ready to start seeds. One important caveat right off the bat? The specifics of seed starting (and, consequently, the specifics of your seed-starting calendar) will vary depending…

Are you excited for gardening season and can’t wait to get your hands dirty? Start seeds indoors with step-by-step instructions from the University of Minnesota Extension.

The snow squeaks under your boots as you trudge through the drifts to the mailbox. It’s only December, but you’re already growing weary of the winter weather, the frigid temps, and the endlessly gray skies. Spring seems far away. But what’s this? Tucked inside your mailbox, underneath a stack of bills, is a beacon of…