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Winter gardening tips for Nashville

Green bushes line the front porch of a home.
Increase your home’s curb appeal or grow your own food with these helpful tips. | Photo by @gardens_of_babylon
Be-leaf it or not, January is a good time to get gardening. Now is the time to shop seeds, do some routine maintenance, and even sow certain plants.

🌱 Spring for seeds

Peruse seed catalogs and grab those springtime favorites that are so popular they tend to sell out come the thaw. We’re talking seeds like snap peas, radishes, specialty lettuces, and heirloom tomatoes. You can also get your wishlist going for the spring planting of fall bulbs like hostas, gladiolus, and dahlias.

Check out these local spots to nab your favorites:

🌱 Get growing

While you’re at the nursery, grab some seeds that you can plant right now (or, at least, very soon). Use this tool to calculate when to sow some of these early-season crops:
  • Beans
  • Beets
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
Can’t wait for that final frost date? Now is a good time to prep your seed trays. Clean and organize your trays, then sow these plants indoors with a growing light to be moved outdoors when the time is right.

🌱 Routine maintenance

Every green thumb knows that a garden is more than just its plants. Here’s your winter checklist:
  • Trim and tidy | Toss out any plants that didn’t survive last year and start fresh.
  • Take care of your tools | Sharpen your pruners and clean your trowels or treat yourself to a new tool set.
  • Test your soil | Apply your compost, but don’t forget to test your soil to make sure you aren’t missing any nutrients. A soil test kit can help you out here.
  • Prepare for frost | Be prepared for any cold fronts by making sure your watering system is ready for any deep freezes and stocking up on row covers.
  • Plan your beds | Get out your graph paper and dream up your ideal garden.

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Today, Jan. 17
  • Shrek Trivia Night | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 7 p.m. | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen, 1004 4th Ave. N. | Free | Bring the family out to this “Shrek"-themed trivia night for the chance to win prizes.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
  • Nature Story and Song | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Join park staff for a nature-themed book reading — plus, check on the educational snake, Maize.
  • Jammin In Jammies with Megan Barker | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $10 | Hear the stories behind your favorite songs at “Music City’s Biggest Pajama Party” — pajamas not required, but encouraged.
Thursday, Jan. 19
  • Music In The City | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Ole Red, 300 Broadway | $35 | Enjoy an intimate evening of live music and a Q+A with Elle King.
  • Salsa Night | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | $10 | Enjoy Salsa Night with DJ Julian with free dance lessons at 7 p.m., followed by dancing until 12 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 20
  • Community Yoga | Friday, Jan. 20 | 9:30 a.m. | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free+ | Start your day with a community yoga class open to all levels.
  • Nashville RV and Camping Show | Friday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 22 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave. | $10 | Explore the latest RV models and gear and meet with exhibitors and dealers.

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Weather
  • 68Âş | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain
Announced
  • It’s official. Lighthouse ArtSpace Nashville will bring Disney Animation: Immersive Experience to Music City beginning Thursday, Feb. 9. Expect a combination of animated projections with accompanying music from hit films like “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” and “Peter Pan.” Get tickets.
Transit
  • WeGo Public Transit wants to hear from Nashvillians on changes coming this spring. Provide feedback on schedule changes + routes at three public meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 24 (1-2 p.m., WeGo Central), Wednesday, Jan. 25 (12-1 p.m., virtual), and Thursday, Jan. 26 (6-7 p.m., virtual). 🚌 (WTVF)
Watch
  • Reese Witherspoon is bringing “My Kind of Country” to Apple TV+ on March 24. The show was filmed in Nashville and aims to give new country stars a big break. Mickey Guyton, Orville Peck, and Jimmie Allen star as talent scouts + Kacey Mugraves helped co-produce. (The Tennessean)
Seasonal
  • Bode Nashville’s Sidebar is bringing back its anti-Valentine’s-themed pop-up bar on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Drink-182 features a rock song-inspired menu with drinks like Taste of Ink” and “Misery Business.” Tickets include entry, a “Loaded God Complex” shot, and a temporary tattoo. 🎸
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Today’s issue was written by Skylar.

Editor’s pick: If you’re anything like me and you just simply don’t have a green thumb, no worries. Opt to shop for an already potted pal at one of these other great plant stores before tackling an outdoor garden. 🪴
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