You’ve worked hard all season tending your garden and landscape, and you’re ready for a well-deserved break. But before you kick back, there’s one last chore worth tackling: giving your garden tools a little TLC before tucking them away for the winter. Though tools should ideally be cleaned after each use, let’s be honest, that doesn’t always happen. By fall, many of us have pruners coated […]
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, your garden slows down—and it’s the perfect time to slow down with it. November may feel like the quiet end of the gardening season, but it’s actually an ideal moment to reflect on your landscape and start dreaming about next spring. Take a Garden Walk Bundle up and […]
The chilly season is upon us, and our outdoor gardens are tucked in for the winter. So how can we satisfy the plant nurturer within us? This is the perfect time to turn our attention to houseplants, the greenery that keeps us connected to nature even when the outdoors feels drab and gray. As daylight hours shorten […]
November brings a quieter rhythm to the garden. Frost is touching tender vegetables, trees are dropping their last leaves, and the landscape is slowly settling into winter. While the growing season is winding down, now is the perfect time to tie up loose ends, protect plants and outdoor spaces, and set yourself up for a smooth start […]
October is when the season really starts to wind down. Cool nights and the first frosts remind us it’s time to tuck the garden in and prepare for winter’s arrival. From planting bulbs to storing tender plants, this month’s tasks help protect your landscape now and set the stage for a vibrant spring. Plant bulbs […]
When the weather cools down and the flowers fade, you might wonder: what happens to all the insects buzzing around your yard all summer? Just like birds and mammals, pollinators and beneficial insects have their own strategies for surviving winter. Knowing where they go, and how to help them, can make a big difference in […]
The days are shorter, the nights are cooler, and you can almost feel frost creeping closer. In the Treasure Valley, our first fall frost usually arrives in October, sometimes earlier in the foothills. A light frost might nip tender plants, but a hard freeze can end the growing season overnight. With a little prep, you […]
While I appreciate the cozy quiet of fall and winter, nothing lifts my spirits quite like those first blooms of spring. The sight of tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and other cheerful flowers pushing through the soil feels like a promise of brighter days ahead. With just a little planting now, you’re gifting your future self a […]
When most summer leaves are fading and the first frost is around the corner, serviceberry steps in to light up your landscape. With vibrant fall foliage, delicate spring flowers, and edible summer berries, this Idaho native is much more than a shrub – it’s a multi-season superstar, a pollinator magnet, and a wildlife ally all […]
Garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops you can grow in your garden. With just a little effort in the fall, you’ll be rewarded the following summer with bulbs full of rich, homegrown flavor. Here’s everything you need to know about planting garlic in your own backyard. Why Plant Garlic in Fall? […]
