No weather app needed, just your eyes, ears, and a quick step outside. One warm day doesn’t mean winter’s done… but when nature starts flipping switches, that’s when an early spring is truly on the way. Here are 7 reliable signs from nature (and a fun way to keep score) that people have watched for

Want a rapidly maturing crop that you can plant in succession for a steady supply of vegetables all summer long? Then radishes are the way to go! Crispy and tasty, they’re great cooked or sliced on salads. How To Plant Radishes Start: Always start radishes from seed! They’ll germinate in just 4 to 5 days.

If you love grilling, then plant some eggplant this year! Eggplant steaks are great on the grill, and this is a vegetable that you can easily grow in containers if you don’t have a lot of space. How To Plant Eggplant Start: Start eggplants indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date. Take them outside

These delicate white flowers are not only beautiful but they have a rich history and symbolize everlasting love. Want to grow your own? There are a few things to consider.

Quick Reference: How to Keep Squirrels Out of the Garden Three truths about squirrels: they dislike strong scents, they spook easily, and they fear losing an escape route. Top seven natural methods: hot chili pepper, essential oils, garlic spray, grated Irish Spring soap, physical barriers (hardware cloth, chicken wire, row covers, netting, fence spikes), electronic

Learn how to grow these prolific blue bloomers, which are rich in symbolism and lore.

Each spring, fields of bluebonnets pop up along Texas roadways and in fields, making for an incredible sight. Learn the legends surrounding this beautiful blue flower, how it became the beloved Texas state flower, and how to grow your own!

Forsythia in full bloom are a welcome sight after a long winter. But do those yellow flowers mean snow is on the way? See the history and folklore surrounding these harbingers of spring.

There's a good reason pink flowers are trending! These top 8 add the burst of cheery pink you're looking for (and some are even deer-resistant!). See the list.

Did you know you can grow your own no-waste loofah sponge? It's easier than you think!