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Compost is decomposed organic matter—food scraps, dried leaves, grass clippings, spent stems and leaves, pine needles and other garden material. It’s filled with microorganisms and…
Our list of February garden chores is short, but it’s also very fun. This is the time of year when gardeners have rested up enough from the…
December is one of the quietest months for northern gardeners, but there are still a few things to keep plant people busy. Here are five…
Updated for 2021 Even in the north, we see tomatoes still ripening on the vine in early October, along with continuous blooms from asters, hydrangeas,…
Updated in 2025 After summer’s heat, drought, fires, bad air and occasional dumps of rain, September can be a challenging time for many northern gardeners….
Updated for 2021 August is the month when many of your garden efforts come to fruition—generally in the form of tomatoes, peppers, melons, eggplant, corn…
Updated July 2025 With heat, humidity and occasional rains, many gardens will be exploding by early July. Fortunately, we gardeners can enjoy them with a…
This essay by Janet Favorite originally appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of Northern Gardener. I am a lifelong, self-educated gardener and my internal motto…
The approach of heat, humidity and regular thunderstorms signals we have hit June, and it’s time to think about June garden chores for gardeners in…
With our erratic springs in northern climates—70 degrees one day, 30 the next—it’s often a challenge to figure out when to plant your vegetables or…
Summer bulbs are show-offs in the garden. They’re big, bright and colorful, and that’s what we love about them. Each year, we sell summer bulbs…
Ordering seeds whether using a catalog or just perusing websites is a time honored tradition among gardeners and many of us have our own special…
Is this plant safe for dogs or cats? That’s one of the questions we’re asked most at the Horticultural Society. Fortunately, the folks at the…
By the time we hit November, many gardeners are ready to throw in the trowel—or at least, clean it up and put it away. November…
Some garden tools are real keepers — they fit great in your hand and perform the task you want them to perform perfectly. This year…
As fall plods on and more plants start to brown or whither, the urge to “clean up just a little” is strong, and for many…
It’s a rite of the season — every year, we northern gardeners plant bulbs in fall. It’s a sign of hope, a joyful ritual and…
Depending on your growing zone, late September and October will have variations on frosts, freezes and hard freezes in the forecast. For northern gardeners, understanding…
Last of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Fourth of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Third of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
Second of five posts. It’s garden tour time, and I’ve been on five wonderful tours so far, with a couple of more on the docket….
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