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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.

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Ornamental Gardens

21 Ornamental Plants with Fall Berries

While edible berries provide us with delicious snacks, ornamental berries supply food for wildlife and beautify the fall garden. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn about 21 ornamental plants you can plant to add colorful berries to your landscape.

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Shrubs

How to Prune Peonies in 7 Steps

Although peonies don’t require much maintenance, regular pruning helps remove dead growth and keeps the plants productive. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn a step-by-step guide to pruning peonies.

The plant features clusters of delicate, white, star-shaped flowers and slender, lance-shaped green leaves with serrated edges.

Seeds

23 Native Seeds that Require Cold Stratification to Plant in Fall

Although native plants provide food for insects and birds, many of their seeds require a cold period before they can germinate. Planting them in the fall allows them to experience cool temperatures over the winter so they can emerge as seedlings in the spring. Join native plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn some native plant seeds you can plant this fall.

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Shrubs

11 Unique Hydrangea Varieties to Plant this Fall

Fall is the perfect time to plant new hydrangeas. But with so many varieties available, choosing which ones to plant can be difficult. Gardener Briana Yablonski will share some unique hydrangea varieties to brighten your garden.

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Vegetables

15 Vegetables that Grow in Sun and Shade

Just because you have a shady yard, it doesn’t mean you can’t grow vegetables. Some crops are very adaptable to different sunlight conditions. Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about veggies that can grow well in sun and shade.