January is often treated as a pause in the gardening year. The ground is frozen, the beds are covered, and most of the visible work is finished. But winter doesn’t
December is the pause between seasons. The garden is asleep. The tools are put away. And for the first time in months, there is space to look back at what
By November, the garden is quiet. Snow has made its first appearance, tools are put away, and the growing season feels like a story that has reached its final chapter.
October is the month where gardens exhale. Frost shows up in the mornings, plants slow down, and most beds are nearing the end of their work for the year. There
September brings a shift that gardeners feel deeply. The air cools. Growth slows. And there is a growing sense that the season is moving toward its natural close. This is
August is when the garden starts to feel generous. Plants are mature. Flowers are abundant. Vegetables are ready faster than expected. After months of planning, planting, and tending, August rewards
July is when the garden feels fully alive. Plants are growing fast, flowers are showing off, and everything seems to need attention at once. It is also the month when
June is when the garden finds its footing. After the rush of planting and the uncertainty of spring weather, June arrives with a steadier pace. Seedlings are in the ground.
“The month of May is the gateway to summer.”That quote feels especially true for gardeners. May is when the questions start, the soil warms, and the season finally feels real.
April brings a mix of excitement and restraint. The days are longer, the birds are louder, and garden plans feel suddenly urgent. But in northern gardens, April is still a