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  • 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.

  • Ice, Snow, Power Outages — A Practical Plant Care Checklist

    A simple, practical guide for keeping houseplants and gardens alive during extreme winter weather — and helping them recover afterward. When a major winter storm hits, plants don’t need heroics — they need calm, steady care. If you’re hunkered down this weekend with snow, ice, or power outages, t...