By Karen Tesch, Master Gardener at NCWMGA Winter sowing is an easy, inexpensive seed-starting technique where seeds of ...

Reflection is an interesting word as well as a good thing to do – especially when it comes to gardening. The term reflection ...

This seeding method is the process of sewing grass in the winter when low air and soil temperatures prevent the grass from germinating. The grass remains dormant all winter. When the weather warms in ...

While migrating birds will likely move on during the fall, you'll still want local, overwintering birds to visit. One way is ...

Winter might feel like downtime, but it’s the ideal season to tackle a few key garden tasks. Do these now and shave days off ...

Keen gardeners are encouraged to prepare for the seasons ahead by setting up their 2026 calendar. This essential ...

Learn to match seed starting with the natural peak growth phases of different grass species for a lush, healthy lawn.

Residents looking to jump-start their spring gardens are invited to Hopewell Valley’s Native Seed Sowing Extravaganza, a hands-on winter sowing event held Saturday, January 17 from 10am–1pm in the ...

Dormant seeding is the practice of sowing grass seed during the cold season when soil temperatures are too low for germination. This allows the seed to sit dormant over winter until spring warmth ...