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What’s the Real Benefit of Using Garden Covers and Tunnels?

December 21, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Gardening already feels like a daring adventure, but garden covers and tunnels turn it into a full-blown action movie. One minute you’re planting tiny seeds, and the next you’re defending them from frost, pests, wind, and surprise weather tantrums. These humble-looking structures are not just plastic hoops and fabric stretched over soil; they are secret…

5 Garden Bags Covers That Outperform Tarps in Freezing Temps

December 14, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Winter sneaks in like a magician—one moment your garden is thriving, the next it’s quietly shivering under a layer of frost. Anyone who’s ever tried tossing a basic tarp over their plants knows the truth: tarps are loud, clumsy, awkward, and wildly overrated when temperatures plummet. They flap in the wind, trap condensation, and somehow…

7 DIY Cold-Weather Garden Covers That Actually Work

October 27, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

The first frosty morning always sneaks up on gardeners like a villain in a horror movie. One day your lettuce looks lush and happy; the next, it’s limp, icy, and begging for mercy. But fear not—there’s a way to fight back against the cold without running to the garden store or spending a fortune. DIY…

How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

Is Starting Seeds Indoors in Winter Really Worth the Cost?

Winter has a way of slowing everything down. Outside, the world seems frozen, the soil hard as concrete, and the promise of spring feels like a distant dream. But inside your warm kitchen or sunlit living room, a tiny revolution can take place: seeds cracking open, delicate green shoots pushing toward the light, and the…

9 Gardening Supplies You Should Buy Before Spring Prices Rise

The crisp air is still whispering winter secrets, but savvy gardeners know the countdown to spring has already begun. Every year, as the days grow longer and temperatures climb, garden centers become bustling hubs of activity, and prices skyrocket faster than a sunflower reaching for the sun. Smart gardeners don’t wait—they stock up now while…

Why January Garden Planning Saves More Money Than Any Other Month

Winter’s chill comes sneaking into every corner of your home, but the savvy gardener knows that January isn’t just about frost and bare branches—it’s the secret goldmine for saving money in your garden. While others are huddled inside binge-watching shows, you could be plotting a spring paradise without ever leaving your warm kitchen. Early planning…

7 Vegetables That Are Cheaper to Start From Seed in January

Winter might seem like a slow season for gardeners, but January is secretly one of the best months to get a jumpstart on your vegetable garden. While snowflakes drift outside your window or frost crunches underfoot, your green-thumb dreams can already be sprouting indoors. Starting vegetables from seed in January isn’t just about saving money—it’s…