August & September Gardening Checklist for Zones 3-5
Are you wondering what garden tasks should be at the top of your list in August and September? While many […]
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Gardening Tips
How to Grow Tomatoes in Zones 3–5: A Beginner’s Guide
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to grow beautiful, ripe tomatoes in a cold climate with a short growing
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Deer Resistant Plants: A Guide for Cold Climate Gardens (Zones 3-5)
After decades of gardening in the Idaho mountains, I’ve learned which plants consistently earn their place in my flower beds
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Summer Gardening Tips for Zones 3–5: Watering, Harvesting, and Heat Protection
Summer has finally arrived, and after months of planning, planting, and protecting our gardens from late frosts, it’s time to
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Common Garden Pests in Cold Climate Gardens (Zones 3–5) and How I Control Them Organically
Prevention Can Be One Of the Best Organic Pest Controls. One of the things I enjoy most about walking through
Summer Garden Maintenance for Zones 3–5: Watering, Weeding, Mulching & More
Learn my favorite summer garden maintenance tips for cold climate gardens. Discover how watering, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, and daily
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Late June Temperatures in the 30s? How I Protect My Garden
Here it is almost the end of June, and once again we’re watching the forecast and seeing nighttime temperatures expected
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Hardening Off Seedlings: The Step You Don’t Want to Skip
So you’ve started your seedlings indoors, they’ve grown into healthy little plants, and you’re finally ready to get them into
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June Gardening Tips for Zones 3–5
June is one of my favorite months in the garden. After a long winter and a cautious spring, the garden
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Morning Watering Tips: Why It’s the Best Time to Water Flowers and Vegetables
As our summer temperatures begin to climb, one of the best things you can do for your flowers and vegetable
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Finding Your First and Last Frost Dates
Before planting seeds, seedlings, or transplants, one of the most important things you need to know is your area’s first
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Understanding USDA Hardiness Zones: The Secret to Gardening Success
If you’ve ever planted something that looked beautiful at the garden center — only to watch it struggle or die
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