Northern gardening

Gardening where it's cold (Zone 3) is different to warm zones. If you know the differences, you can grow lots of food where it is cold, too.

A simple list for the January garden chores to do for fruits & vegetables, flowers, plus planning with convenient printable checklist!

First things first, I know I haven’t written in a LONG time. Jeez, I’m not sure what happened. I have been going crazy this past week; my car is broken, my computer is NOT working (I am…

Winter often marks a time of dormancy for many gardens, but in Zone 6, there’s no need to hang up your gardening gloves when the first frost arrives. With the strategic use of unheated greenhouses and hoop houses, you can extend your growing season and enjoy fresh produce well into the colder months. An unheated greenhouse provides a buffer against the harsh winter conditions, allowing you to grow hardy crops that thrive in cooler temperatures. Check out my blog and video to learn more!

No-dig soil care and native plantings create habitat for people and wildlife. Learn about sheet mulching and other regenerative organic practices in this garden makeover from expert, author and homeowner Emily Murphy, from HGTV.

While some may consider zone 3 gardening to be a challenge, there are actually many ways to have a productive garden and an abundant harvest. Let’s explore the fruit, vegetables, and perennials that do well growing on my zone 3 homestead. First a word about “hardiness zones.” Hardiness zones tell you what the coldest expected ... Read More about 21 Tips for Zone 3 Gardening Success for a Harvest You Can Count On

How to grow Rhubarb in the garden or pots. Rhubarb is a perennial that will grow for years. Harvest Rhubarb by snapping the stalk.

Today Mary Spaulding shares photos of her July-August Zone 3 gardens. Even though it was a very dry year, diligent watering paid off.

Blizzard Conditions In The Garden. We take a look what inpact the end of April blizzard had on the garden and how to protect plants from frost and snow.

What can you do - or should do - in your garden in December? This doable list of tasks for Pacific Northwest and similar gardens will give you an idea of things to do in your flower beds, vegetable garden, and other areas of your yard. Holiday yard and garden tasks are included, too. Collect every month's printable and create your own garden lists journal.