The Cultivation

Late-Winter Pruning

A quick guide to late-winter pruning of shrubs (like hydrangea!) in the garden.

Book Club: Late-Winter Inspiration

The three books I'm turning to the most right now are wonderful references and also great sources for inspiration.

Starting Your Seeds Indoors

Once you've planned out your garden beds for the season, and purchased your seeds, it's time to get them planted up and ready to sprout!...

A Quick + Easy Guide to Buying Seeds

Whether you're looking to add some unique new flowers to your garden, or planning out your raised veggie beds, here are a few tips...

Planning a Veggie Garden

Vegetable gardens do require a bit of planning so here's a rundown on the basics of planning yours and a glimpse of what we'll be growing.

Book Club: Winter Reads

One of my favorite things about winter, particularly after the holidays have passed, is that I finally get to catch up on some reading....

Indoor Plants in Winter

It's a lament I hear almost every winter. A friend or client has been caring for their indoor plant with perfect consistency only to have it

Seasonal Color For the Home

Whether your taste leans contemporary or traditional, a boxwood wreath is the perfect way to decorate a front door or entryway.

Plant Lore: Holiday Evergreens

Long before Christmas trees and Santa Claus, civilizations around the world used evergreens to adorn their homes each December.

What to Plant Now: Winter Veggies

Between the uptick in home-grown everything and the fact that many folks have been quarantining, 2020 has truly been the year of the...

Prepping Your Garden for Winter

I've always loved the warmth and tenderness conveyed in the expression "putting the garden to bed." Good news: A few simple steps are all...

Top 5 Trees + Shrubs With Beautiful Bark

Since it's winter and most plants are dressed down to their barest, it's the perfect time to gather a list of plants with beautiful bark.

BY KAT AUL CERVONI