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One honest gardening email a day for 30 days, then a monthly seasonal update. Free, no upsell, unsubscribe any time.
What you'll get
One honest gardening email a day for 30 days, starting the moment you sign up. Then a monthly "this week in the garden" update on the first Sunday of each month, year-round.
No upsell. No paid placements. No "as featured in." Each email cites its sources. Unsubscribe any time.
The 30-day onboarding series
Each day, one specific gardening question answered with the same standards as the site: cite the source, give the practical number, tell you what actually happens.
| Day | Subject |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome \u2014 how this newsletter is different |
| 2 | The hydrangea pruning mistake that costs everyone their bloom |
| 3 | Deer-resistant plants that actually work |
| 4 | The drainage test that prevents 80% of plant deaths |
| 5 | Your USDA zone is not enough |
| 6 | The gardening gear worth buying vs the gear that's wasted money |
| 7 | When to prune what (a one-week reference table) |
| … | … continues through day 30 |
The monthly seasonal updates
After the 30-day series, you'll get one email per month \u2014 first Sunday of the month \u2014 covering what's relevant for that month across the US.
| Month | Topic |
|---|---|
| January | Catalog season \u2014 the orders that decide your year |
| February | Time to start the first seeds (zone-by-zone) |
| March | Bed prep before the rush |
| April | The cool-season planting window |
| May | The big transplant push |
| June | Pest scouting starts |
| July | Deep watering, less often |
| August | The overlooked second-planting window |
| September | Fall planting and perennial division |
| October | Bulb planting time |
| November | Cleanup with restraint |
| December | Tool care and planning |
How to subscribe
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