Sandy Lindsey

1 week ago | theepochtimes.com | Sandy Lindsey

Take advantage of temperate spring days to refresh the house and get a jump on outdoor projects. 4/11/2025Updated: 4/11/2025Bye-bye, winter! The birds are singing, bees are buzzing, and early flowers are starting to bloom—it’s time to embrace glorious spring and give the home and yard a thorough going-over after months of harsh weather. Hit the ground running with a DIY checklist to make the most of these few weeks before the summer—and prime outdoor living season—arrives.

4 weeks ago | theepochtimes.com | Sandy Lindsey

Early spring is a wondrous time as dormant bulbs begin to pop up out of the soil. Didn’t plant any last fall? No worries; it’s not too late. In fact, many gardeners “lift” bulbs—removing them from the soil and storing them indoors—for a variety of reasons, and replant them each spring.

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Sandy Lindsey

Have you ever wondered why those tomatoes that did fabulously the first year were less productive in the second year and are downright struggling in the third season? Planting the same plant in the same location for multiple seasons depletes the soil of the particular nutrients the plant in question needs to thrive. It also allows for a buildup of plant-specific insect pests and soil-borne pathogens that will increase each year.

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Sandy Lindsey

While the temps are too cold to plant outdoors, prepare your garden for success—and beat the winter blues—by creating personalized super soils. 3/13/2025Updated: 3/13/2025Set down the seed packet! A truly great garden season starts with the best soil possible, but there’s no need to spend $10 a bag or more for seed starting, potting, and other specialized garden mixes. You can save money by creating your own worm farms and composters, or simply mixing store-bought soil components yourself.

1 month ago | theepochtimes.com | Sandy Lindsey

The last frost date for an area is the key milestone in any gardening season, but Mother Nature doesn’t always play by the rules. Be prepared. 3/5/2025Updated: 3/5/2025Frost comes in not just one, but two distinct forms. The most obvious is when a cold front moves into the area, dropping temperatures significantly. It’s 65 degrees F and sunny one day and then 32 degrees F the next, threatening vulnerable new plantings and newly budding fruit trees.