February in North Carolina is a study in contrasts. One day brings bright sun and false-spring optimism; the next delivers freezing rain, wind, or a hard frost that snaps us back to winter reality. In the garden, this is a month of watchfulness more than action. Beds rest, soil temperatures hover on the edge of activity, and gardeners once again learn that timing and restraint matter.
One of my big goals for the year ahead is to reactivate this blog and return to sharing monthly gardening tips inspired by the rhythms of my own landscape. After a whirlwind of travel, teaching, and home projects, it feels good to carve out space again for thoughtful, practical garden guidance.
Each month, I’ll break things down into simple, actionable tasks to help you stay on track through every season here in North Carolina. You’ll see tips aligned with what I’m doing in my own garden and what I’m sharing on BrieGrows.com and the Brie the Plant Lady YouTube channel.
Winter gardening in the south is the most fun! Read this article for all my practical tips.
In need of holiday gift ideas for the gardeners in your life? I have you covered!
Recently I had another chance to visit the Soil³ Compost & Sod Farm in Georgia and share the experience with my young horticulture companions who I travelled with for 2 weeks. Neither of them had ever visited a facility that produced compost on a mass scale, so, I knew this stop on our 2,500-mile adventure was going to be special.
February in North Carolina is a study in contrasts. One day brings bright sun and false-spring optimism; the next delivers freezing rain, wind, or a hard frost that snaps us back to winter reality. In the garden, this is a month of watchfulness more than action. Beds rest, soil temperatures hover on the edge of activity, and gardeners once again learn that timing and restraint matter.
One of my big goals for the year ahead is to reactivate this blog and return to sharing monthly gardening tips inspired by the rhythms of my own landscape. After a whirlwind of travel, teaching, and home projects, it feels good to carve out space again for thoughtful, practical garden guidance.
Each month, I’ll break things down into simple, actionable tasks to help you stay on track through every season here in North Carolina. You’ll see tips aligned with what I’m doing in my own garden and what I’m sharing on BrieGrows.com and the Brie the Plant Lady YouTube channel.
Recently I had another chance to visit the Soil³ Compost & Sod Farm in Georgia and share the experience with my young horticulture companions who I travelled with for 2 weeks. Neither of them had ever visited a facility that produced compost on a mass scale, so, I knew this stop on our 2,500-mile adventure was going to be special.
A new year has arrived, and the garden continues to grow and bloom, even in January!
Spring has arrived very early this year! Hope you enjoy these images from my Zone 7 garden in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
