Protect your perennial tea herbs from winter kill while keeping them outdoors or in containers! Discover hardy favorites, from thyme and chives to lemon balm and lavender, plus simple tips for drainage, light, watering, mulch, and frost protection.
winter gardening
Forcing Rhubarb Indoors For An Early Spring Harvest
Enjoy tender, sweeter rhubarb weeks ahead of spring by forcing crowns indoors in cool, complete darkness. With reliable varieties like ‘Timperley Early’ and ‘Stockbridge Arrow,’ you can harvest beautiful pale-pink stems perfect for pies, jams, and syrups.
Using Garden Cloches Over Containers And Grow Bags To Protect Roots From Late Cold Frost
Protect tender roots, seedlings, herbs, vegetables, and fruit plants from sudden frosts with simple cloches, frost blankets, mulch, and breathable grow-bag materials. Discover easy DIY solutions—including recycled containers—and learn how to keep plants warm without sacrificing airflow or sunlight.
Protecting Lettuce, Brassicas, And Herbs From Frost With Low Profile Garden Cloches
Protect your lettuce, brassicas, herbs, and other vulnerable crops from frost, pests, wind, and harsh weather with low-profile garden cloches. Reusable, light-friendly designs provide warmth and easy access while helping your plants thrive through unpredictable growing conditions.
Hotbed Vs Cold Frame Choosing the Best Season Extender For Your Garden
Extend your growing season and protect tender crops with the right setup. Discover the key differences between hotbeds and cold frames, including heating, ventilation, construction, and which option best suits your garden.


