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8 Seedlings That Transplant Better in Cool Weather

November 4, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Some Seedlings Transplant Better in Cool Weather

There’s something downright magical and special about cool-weather gardening. It comes with crisp air, the earthy smell of damp soil, and the satisfaction of watching tiny green shoots settle into their new homes before the chaos of summer heat kicks in. While many gardeners pack away their tools when temperatures dip, the smart ones know…

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Why Gardeners Save More Money Starting Seeds in Fall

October 13, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Gardeners save more money starting seeds in Fall

Every gardener knows the excitement of spring—the rush to the garden center, the aisles bursting with bright green seedlings, and the irresistible temptation to grab one of everything. But those quick spring hauls? They add up fast. By the time you’ve loaded your cart with starter plants, soil amendments, and a few impulse buys (looking…

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7 Plants You Can Direct Seed

May 10, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  Recently, I’ve mentioned that this year I just don’t have the bandwidth to garden like I usually do. But that doesn’t mean I’m completely abandoning my favorite hobby. Although I didn’t start seedlings indoors, I still have a vast collection of seeds at my disposal, and I’ve already started sketching a plan for what…

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Should You Let Cilantro Go to Seed in Hot Weather?

Should You Let Cilantro Go to Seed in Hot Weather?

Cilantro has a reputation for making a sudden exit when summer temperatures climb. One week, the plant looks lush and ready for tacos, salsa, and a heroic amount of fresh garnish. The next week, it shoots upward, produces delicate flowers, and seems determined to turn the entire garden into a seed-production facility. So, should you…

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7 Fragrant Plants That Make Evening Gardens More Enjoyable

7 Fragrant Plants That Make Evening Gardens More Enjoyable

When the sun drops and the garden cools, fragrance can turn an ordinary backyard into the best seat in the house. The right plants can send sweet, spicy, citrusy, or almost honey-like scents drifting across a patio, along a walkway, or through an open window, giving evening gardens a personality that daylight sometimes misses. A…

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What Is Making Your Zucchini Fruit Shrivel Before Growing?

What Is Making Your Zucchini Fruit Shrivel Before Growing?

Zucchini fruit that shrivels before it grows usually points to a problem with pollination, water, pests, or plant stress. The tiny squash may look promising one day, then turn yellow, wrinkle, and drop off before it reaches anything close to harvest size. That frustrating little zucchini failure can make a gardener question everything from the…

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5 Ways to Turn a Bare Fence Into a Productive Growing Space

5 Ways to Turn a Bare Fence Into a Productive Growing Space

A bare fence does more than sit there looking like a giant wooden shrug. With the right plants, containers, supports, and a little planning, that unused vertical space can produce herbs, vegetables, berries, flowers, and even a surprising amount of food. The trick involves matching the growing method to the fence and the plants instead…

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