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Briana Yablonski

Briana is a gardening professional with a BS in Plant Sciences focusing on Agroecology. She’s worked in a soil science lab, taught children about plants at an environmental center, and spent over five years working on diversified, organic vegetable farms throughout the East Coast. In 2019, she started her own market garden called Under Foot Farm.

A close-up of a green starter tray with small coral bells (heuchera) seedlings grown from seeds, featuring tiny heart-shaped leaves in pink and peach with wavy edges, on a wooden table.

Seeds

How to Grow Coral Bells (Heuchera) from Seed

Coral bells are shade-tolerant perennials that brighten the garden with colorful foliage and spikes of tiny bell-shaped flowers. Although there are multiple ways to add these plants to your garden, starting with seeds is the most economical option. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow coral bells from seed.

A bare-root fruit tree is being planted in a hole in the soil with a large trowel and a small bag of blue granular fertilizer in an autumn garden.

Fruits

When to Plant Bare-Root Fruit Trees in Your Zone

No matter where you live, planting bare-root trees is an easy way to add apples, peaches, or pears to your garden. However, planting these dormant trees at the correct time is crucial to their survival. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn when to plant bare-root fruit trees in your growing zone.

Carrots, zucchini, and beets placed on a wooden table.

Seeds

Best Beginner Vegetables: 11 Easy Crops to Grow from Seed

If you’re used to buying seedlings from a nursery, sowing vegetables from seed can be intimidating! However, watching veggies transform from tiny seeds to harvestable crops is rewarding. Join vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski to learn easy crops perfect for beginners.

Clusters of pink and white tubular blossoms with green, oval-shaped leaves in the background.

Shrubs

17 Best Shrubs for the Cut Flower Garden

Are you looking to plant a flowering hedge or add long-lived plants that provide beautiful blooms for arrangements? Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some of the top shrubs for your cut flower garden.

The Philodendron Birkin shows damaged yellow-brown leaves with dry tips and stressed stems, a result of philodendron care mistakes.

Houseplants

9 Philodendron Care Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Philodendrons are some of the most popular houseplants available, in part thanks to their easy care requirements. However, that doesn’t mean they remain happy through every care mistake. Join farmer and houseplant lover Briana Yablonski to learn some common philodendron care mistakes to avoid.

A plant with large, vibrant green leaves and pronounced veins, with a glossy texture. Stems are sturdy, and leaves spread outward in a lush arrangement.

Houseplants

Why Are My Philodendron’s Leaves Turning Brown?

Whether you like trailing vines with tiny leaves or upright plants with impressive foliage, there’s a philodendron for you. However, these glorious plants sometimes develop undesirable brown leaves. Join farmer and houseplant lover Briana Yablonski to learn the possible causes of this discoloration and applicable solutions.