Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "Spring is the time when gardeners go get their seeds and start their transplants and prepare their vegetable beds," said Dave Whitinger,

Toni Farmer, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, provides tips on planting peas, which can go into the ground now, pruning roses and tips for backyard chickens.

Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released a new video, “Spring Gardening Tips from the Dare County Extension Master Gardeners,” which is designed to help local gardeners prepare for the spring planting season with expert advice tailored to the unique coastal conditions of the Outer Banks.

Early spring is when gardeners are susceptible to some of the biggest gardening mistakes. Here’s how to protect your garden from unexpected cold snaps this spring to ensure your yield is everything you hope it will be.

You don't have to wait for the equinox to pass before partaking in all of your favorite spring activities! Take the milder, warmer-than-normal season as your cue to pull out your best floral dresses and go on a long walk in the park.