Gardening in winter in a cold climate outdoors is possible if you are willing to grow cool weather crops and protect those crops with frost cover, cold frames or a similar structure. It is a cold, snowy 16 degrees F here today however it is January 1 and I am harvesting and planting vegetables…
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Greenhouse And Cold Frame Garden Structure Ideas
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Tunnel house, greenhouse and cold frame garden structures are all great choices growing plants in the winter, but what, exactly is the difference between the three of them? Technically they do the exact same job which is protect plants from the cold weather outside during the winter months. However each one has a slightly different…
Use Frost To Your Advantage
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Yes, you really can use frost to your advantage in the garden. While often times gardeners don’t worry about frost until fall rolls around, it is an issue in early spring as well. Once you learn the basics of using frost to your advantage, you can get a head start on your spring garden and…
Save Money! Harvest Free Vegetables Year-Round In Any Climate!
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Yes, you can harvest free vegetables year-round in any climate! Getting a head start on the vegetable garden can be tricky if you wait until January because of frozen ground. It seems this time of year if the ground is not frozen it is wet. Neither condition is conducive to tilling, seeding or planting. There…
The Best Vegetables To Plant In February
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.There are a number of vegetables to plant in February outdoors in the garden, even in cold climates. February means the garden season is one month closer. It also means it is time to tap maple trees. Mid-West gardeners know that by the end of February they are just 12 short weeks away from the…
Jump Start The Spring Garden With Winter Sown Vegetables
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Winter sown vegetables not only let you get a head start on the spring garden, but they also are tender and taste sweeter than vegetables grown during the typical garden season. This is because cooler weather tends to bring out the sweetness in many vegetables such as carrots. Lettuce grown during the cool months melts…
Vegetables to Plant in January: Garden Tips for Year-Round Growing
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.There are a number of vegetables to plant in January and by planting early you get a head start on growing early spring vegetables. Planting cool weather crops in January means you will need cold frames and row covers if you live in a cold climate unless you plan to start seeds indoors. Here in Indiana…
Outsmart Frost in Spring Vegetable Gardens
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Before planting the vegetable garden, it is a good idea to make a plan on paper then prepare cold frames or tunnel houses to protect the crops from unexpected frost in spring. Planning a vegetable garden on paper is something many gardeners do, but they often forget about planning an early spring vegetable garden. Planning the…
When to Plant in Spring: Early Season Garden Tips
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Knowing when to plant in spring is half the battle of successful gardening. Gardeners who plant too early end up with dead or damaged crops while gardeners who plant too late wait longer to get harvests. The general rule of thumb is to plant after the last frost in your area. Timing is important and…
How To Garden In Winter Indoors And Outdoors
There are links in the article below to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.Learn how to garden in winter both indoors and outdoors, even if you live in a cold climate. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t grow vegetables. In fact, some vegetables taste better when grown during the winter. Growing a garden during the winter months is the best way to make sure that you have a…
