Green Acres Garden Blog

February is a great preview to spring and there are plenty of veggies and seeds you can get in the ground. As we approach the spring equinox, daylight hours will lengthen, bringing warmer soil temperatures. Check out the best vegetable seeds to sow and plant starts to transplant. 

Fill your holiday season with the fragrance and beauty of this easy-to-grow indoor bulb. Amaryllis bulbs are available in a wide range of colors and sizes, can be grown with or without soil, make an excellent cut flower, and are perfect for holiday gifting or to add a bright spot to your home during the cold winter season. They provide a fun, hands-on learning project for kids, too.

Autumn has arrived, bringing ample chances to cultivate various cool-season vegetables and annuals. Explore the optimal seeds to plant, vegetables to transplant, and annual flowers to grow during the month of November.

It's natural for gardeners to feel the urge to grab their pruners and tidy things up in the Fall. However, what many don't realize is that they might be doing more harm than good. Take a look at our list below to identify the plants you should avoid pruning this fall.