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  • Groundhog Day Gave Gardeners a Gift (Even If It Didn’t Feel Like It)

    Groundhog Day rarely brings the news gardeners want to hear. This year was no exception. Punxsutawney Phil saw his furry little shadow... More winter.More waiting.More time staring out the window, wondering when it’s finally safe to begin. It’s frustrating — especially after a long cold stretch a...
  • After the Freeze: How Plants Recover From Cold Stress (and How to Help)

    A friend told me this week that she was sure she had lost all of her tomatoes. They looked dead. She was heartbroken. Her first instinct was to fertilize — to do something to save them. I told her to slow down. Don’t rush them into the sun.Don’t fertilize.Don’t overwater. Just wait. That advice f...
  • Why Grouping Plants Together Helps During Cold Weather

    It sounds almost too easy — maybe even a little old-fashioned. But there’s real plant science behind it, and understanding why it works can help you make better decisions during cold snaps, power outages, and dry winter conditions.

    This isn’t a trick. It’s about how plants naturally protect themselves.