Sarah Jay, Author at Epic Gardening

Square-Foot Gardening: Growing More With Less

Low on space but want to grow food? Check out these awesome square foot garden ideas and turn efficiency & beauty into self sufficiency.

A close-up shot of developing pink colored flowers known as dahlias

Bulbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dahlias

Dahlias come in many shapes and colors, and add style to a space. They make excellent garden bulbs and cut flowers. Sarah Jay will guide through the steps on how to grow dahlias in your garden.

Gardener working on raised garden beds to improve drainage.

Raised Bed Gardening

5 Ways to Improve Drainage in Your Raised Garden Beds

Drainage is essential to understand if you want a healthy, thriving garden. Learn why drainage is important and 5 ways you can improve drainage in your raised beds in this guide from horticultural expert Sarah Jay.

Side view of Epic seedling heat mat how to use a seedling heat mat

Seeds

How to Use a Seedling Heat Mat the Right Way

Do you know how to use a seedling heat mat the right way? Horticultural expert Sarah Jay will walk you through when, where, and how to use one of these tools properly!

One of the many types of marigolds, appearing to have round fluffy blooms with a vibrant orange color surrounded by deep green foliage

Flowers

30 Types Of Marigolds You Should Be Growing

There are many types of marigolds that we think are necessities in the garden. Our list should inspire you to broaden your marigold horizons!

A list of types of spinach, picked by a gardener placing the leaves in a woven basket

Vegetables

40 Types of Spinach For Your Garden

Spinach is one of the most rewarding crops with tons of applications. There are also many different varieties to grow, depending on your needs. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay lists 40 types of spinach you should try.

Houseplants

Plants Increase Productivity? 20 Types You Can Grow

Do plants increase productivity in the home office? Here are 20 varieties of houseplants that may give you a productivity boost in your day!

An overhead and close-up shot of a houseplant called rubber plant

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Rubber Plant

The rubber plant is a lovely houseplant that is simple to care for. The big, shiny leaves have interesting patterns that make them popular as an indoor specimen. Sarah Jay will go through this thorough care guide that explains all aspects of growing Ficus elastica.