Fall Garden Check-In: What to Do Now, and Pests to Watch For

Fall Garden Check-In: What to Do Now, and Pests to Watch For

Fall Garden Check-In: What to Do Now, and Pests to Watch ForNicole Jones
Published on: 02/09/2026

Your September garden checklist: bring in the last harvest, sow fall crops, feed your soil, and stay ahead of aphids, slugs, and powdery mildew.

Seasonal PreparednessSkills & How-ToVegetable GardeningSeasonal PlantingSeasonal Guides
Feed Your Soil and It Will Feed You: A Practical Guide to Soil Amendments

Feed Your Soil and It Will Feed You: A Practical Guide to Soil Amendments

Feed Your Soil and It Will Feed You: A Practical Guide to Soil AmendmentsDevin Day
Published on: 01/05/2026

Learn how to amend your soil with compost, manure, and organic fertilizers. Practical timing tips, application rates, and how to avoid over-amending.

Seasonal PreparednessSkills & How-ToVegetable GardeningSoil & CompostingSeasonal PlantingSeasonal Guides
Your March Garden Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Spring Hits

Your March Garden Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Spring Hits

Your March Garden Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before Spring HitsDevin Day
Published on: 05/03/2026

This article guides Pacific Northwest and Mountain-region gardeners through the key March tasks โ€” finishing dormant spray and pruning before the window closes, starting seeds indoors based on your region, and direct-sowing cold-hardy crops outdoors if you're in Western Washington. It also covers hardening off early indoor starts and what's still too early to rush.

Seasonal PreparednessVegetable GardeningSeed StartingSeasonal PlantingSeasonal Guides
Seed Starting Guide: How to Grow Vegetables from Seed Indoors & Outdoors

Seed Starting Guide: How to Grow Vegetables from Seed Indoors & Outdoors

Seed Starting Guide: How to Grow Vegetables from Seed Indoors & OutdoorsDevin Day
Published on: 12/02/2026

Start vegetables from seed successfully with our step-by-step guide. Learn proper timing, light requirements, transplanting tips, and how to prevent damping off disease.

Vegetable Gardening