I envision twining climbers and container-grown edibles on the deck, with hardy, colorful perennials below.

From regiftable recycled glass hearts to vegan chocolates in a heart-shaped box, eco-love is easy to find this February

Danny Seo visits Katherine Whiteside in her organic garden and offers tips for cultivation and green gardening.

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The Organic Gardeners discuss diving perennials including crown division, rhizomes and tuberous roots. They explain how to do it, when is the best time, and preparation of the planting site.

Magnolia seed pod.

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The Organic Gardeners talk about how to cut back perennials, such as phlox, daylilies, spiderwort, salvias and yarrows, to clean them up and initiate another bloom period.

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The cutting garden does not have to consist of zinnias lined up like soldiers in a row. In fact, you don’t need to have a separate place in the garden dedicated to cutting flowers; simply plant some in your existing landscape. Be prepared to stake and deadhead religiously to keep the flowers clean and the stems straight. The Organic Gardeners also talk about growing for market.

Danny Seo visits an organic garden and offers tips for cultivation and green gardening.

Learn about these flowers that can sustain high heat with minimal amounts of water or tending.