Top 10 Winter Greenhouse Crops to Try This Season (2026)

top 10 winter greenhouse crops to try

A cold greenhouse in November can still feed you well, and that is the whole appeal of the top 10 winter greenhouse crops to try. With glass or polycarbonate between your plants and the frost, leafy greens keep growing, roots keep swelling, and a tray of microgreens can be ready before your next grocery run. … Read more

Lavender in Winter: 12 Ways to Keep Your Plants Alive Until Spring (2026)

Lavender in winter: purple lavender field in full bloom

Lavender in winter worries a lot of gardeners, and for good reason. One cold, wet January can turn a fragrant summer border into a row of grey, lifeless stems. The good news is that most winter deaths are preventable. Cold alone rarely kills a healthy plant. What kills it is usually wet soil, a hard … Read more

15 Low Maintenance Winter Garden Plants for Busy Schedules (2026)

Low maintenance winter garden plants, holly berries covered in snow

If you want a garden that still looks alive in January, but you do not have hours to spend outside, this list is for you. These low maintenance winter garden plants for those with busy schedules mostly take care of themselves in the right spot. Below are real varieties, zones, sizes, and weekly time costs. … Read more

11 Easy Winter Garden Ideas for Absolute Beginners (No Greenhouse Required)

Winter vegetable garden beds for absolute beginners, no greenhouse required

These 11 easy winter garden ideas for absolute beginners prove you do not need a greenhouse to keep growing through the coldest months. A small raised bed, a few pots near the door, and one strip of garden fleece can carry fresh spinach, kale, and herbs from October to spring. Every idea below costs little. … Read more