When winter rolls in and the garden starts to fade, most people grab a blanket and head indoors—but your plants need one too. Beneath that layer of soil, roots are quietly doing their best to survive the icy months ahead. The problem? Frost, wind, and sudden temperature swings can spell disaster for them. Enter the…
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Why Some Seeds Germinate Better in Cold Soil
If you’ve ever been told to “wait for warm weather” before planting, you might assume seeds hate the cold. But here’s a twist—some seeds actually thrive when the soil is chilly. That’s right, while most plants prefer sunbathing in toasty dirt, others use the cold as a wake-up call to start growing. It’s like nature’s…