Cold Climate Gardening » Kathy Purdy

The Cindervale Pearl: Written and illustrated by my son, this book makes a great gift for those hard-to-gift people in your life. Get one for yourself, too!

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2024/10/28/the-cindervale-pearl-a-book/

Moving Plants Out of Harm’s Way Before Construction Starts A year ago last March, I learned that renovations were planned for our home. The kitchen was going to be bumped out onto the deck, so ...

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2023/07/06/the-great-garden-rescue/

The weather's been crazy, to put it mildly. With this second, post-Christmas thaw the snow is mostly gone. Monday it almost reached 50°F and it wasn't raining, so I decided to walk around the ga...

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2023/01/04/january-thaw-walk-about/

Pruning is the only gardening chore you can do in mud season, because your plants (and the weeds!) are still frozen in the ground. It's a great excuse to get outside and do something--actual gard...

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2022/03/31/mud-season-pruning-chores/

Just for fun: a view of my snowy garden from the air. It's always nice to get a fresh perspective!

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2022/02/26/a-drones-eye-view-of-my-garden/

I need advice. What can I apply to these wooden birdhouses to make them weather-proof? Give me your advice in the comment section.

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2022/02/04/this-garden-art-is-for-the-birds-and-it-needs-your-help/

The weather outside is frightful, so time to catch up on all the gardening shows you missed. Here's some tips to get the most out of your viewing time.

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2022/01/14/binge-watching-gardeners-world-a-guide-for-u-s-based-cold-climate-gardeners/

If you have a large garden, consider a broadfork when you're writing up your wishlist. A broadfork is a multi-purpose tool that tackles big jobs but is easy on your back. Follow the link to learn...

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2021/12/06/have-you-considered-a-broadfork/

It can get addictive--bringing dormant branches into the house so they can flower early is one way to get the jump on spring. Click the link to find out how!

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2021/03/03/forcing-branches/

Tired of forcing the same bulbs every winter? Let me introduce you to the Madeiran squill. Click to learn more:

https://www.coldclimategardening.com/2021/02/12/my-new-fave-winter-bloomer/