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Garden Calendar

Each season of the year brings new tasks for the the garden.

Stay one step ahead of projects for the coming months by reviewing the expert advice in this collection of tips and time-tested wisdom. Know when to plant seeds, prune trees, turn your compost pile, put the garden to bed and more.

Early Season Fruit Thinning

Fruits & Berries

Thinning emerging apples, peaches and other fruits early in the season improves size, quality and future blooming.

Starting a Strawberry Patch

Fruits & Berries

Growing a strawberry patch takes good soil and advanced planning.

Be Ready For Garden Pests

Common Pests

Preventive measures now stop insect pests and disease problems later.

Springtime Care of Roses

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Pruning and fertilizing of rose bushes rewards with rich, sumptuous blooms.

Plant Now For New Spring Potatoes

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How to grow tender, young "new potatoes" right in your own garden.

Garden Tasks for April

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Get a good start on the growing season with this gardener's to-do list for April.

Stratify Seeds to Improve Germination

Flower Gardens

Refrigerate seeds before planting to improve germination.

Tips and Tricks For Spring Garden Planting

Garden Calendar

Here's how to get your vegetable garden off to a great, early start.

Tips for Planting A Bare Root Tree

Fruits & Berries

The advantages of buying -- and when to plant -- bare root trees and shrubs.

Plant A Winter Garden Patch

Garden Calendar

Take advantage of warm winter weather to sow kale, spinach, and other greens for early spring harvest. Here's how.

Tomato Planting Tips & Techniques

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How to best plant tomatoes for a healthy start and a bumper crop.

Supplies For Seed Starting Success

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Now’s the time to gather up what you’ll need for growing vegetable and flower seeds indoors.