November in the garden

evergreen pruning for holidays

Quick tip: Make kinder evergreen cuts

Beckie Fox

Take care when hacking branches off your trees and shrubs for holiday projects

The beauty and burden of snow

Judith Adam

Let’s hope for a thick blanket of snow over the garden this winter. A snow-covered garden is best for plants. Ice is better left for the rink or your drink.

Hostas are easy to overwinter in containers.

How to overwinter perennials in pots

Beckie Fox

Herbaceous perennials in pots — plants that die back and are dormant in winter — need to be protected. Here's 3 ways for overwintering perennials in pots.

Peony root (Photos by Dugald Cameron)

How and when to plant peonies

Dugald Cameron

The optimal planting time depends on what you’re planting. Perennial plants are best planted in spring, but it’s better to plant peonies in the fall.

Basil growing in recycled salad container. (Photos by Carol Pope)

Microgreens give taste of summer all winter

Carol Pope

In winter, you can enjoy fresh herbs like basil and crisp, fresh salad greens by growing microgreens indoors. Here's how.

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