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Witch Hazel

By Michele Owens

Witch hazel, which blooms in the middle of winter, is a natural remedy for the wintertime blues. With flowers that resemble delicate bits of yellow, copper, or red ribbon, witch hazel is not only a burst of color, but can also produce a delicious and powerful fragrance in the icy air. Plus: We list six of our favorite witch hazel varieties.

Rose-Scented Geraniums

By Kevin Lee Jacobs

Our slide show is all about how to grow rose-scented geraniums in the winter and in the summer, indoors and out; how to propagate cuttings into new plants; and how to use the fragrant leaves in cocktail and dessert recipes. Plus: How to perfume your bath with the leaves!

DIY Moss Terrarium

By Twig Terrariums

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The ladies of Brooklyn's Twig Terrariums give detailed how-to instructions for making your own moss terrarium.

Notes from a Flower Farm: DIY Yellow Flower Arrangements

By Katherine Anderson

Our step-by-step slide show explains how to make three different types of yellow flower arrangements, including a spiral hand-tied bouquet and a traditional arrangement in a vase, by using roses, tulips, and other seasonal flowers.

D.I.Y. Your Own Portable Outdoor Kitchen

By Claire Lui

We are digging these free PDF plans to build your own portable outdoor kitchen from Studiomama, which has a sink and a watering can underneath so that the gray water can be collected and reused. (How handy for gardeners!) Plus, there's a one gas burner, a chopping board, and a little storage area for tools and condiments.

Calendar: Plant-O-Rama

By Claire Lui

The 15th Annual Plant-O-Rama will be on Tuesday, January 25, at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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What Seeds, Bulbs, and Plants Will You Purchase this Year?

By Ganda Suthivarakom

Here at the GARDEN DESIGN office, the seed catalogs have started coming in the mail. Though our town will be covered in four inches of snow tonight, it's fun to dream about the first shoots breaking through the ground in the spring. Have you thought about what you're going to plant this year? What seed and plant catalogs are your go-tos?

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The Best Sources for Buying Seeds

By Lindsey Taylor

Can you recommend some good sources for buying seeds and offer some tips for starting plants from seed?
—Julia Tomer, Pittsburgh

Starting plants from seed, whether flowers, fruits, or vegetables, requires a little research. Some seeds will need an early start indoors; others can be sown directly in the garden. Most seed packets will provide you with all the information you need to have a successful season, as will the websites of many online purveyors. While I still enjoy receiving the odd seed catalogue or two by mail—Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (rareseeds.com) is a favorite—I do most of my seed shopping online.