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Jerad Bryant

Jerad Bryant is a plant nerd, botanical writer, and avid gardener in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Jerad is an active member in his local community of plant nerds in both the Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group and the American Rhododendron Society.

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Houseplants

11 Houseplants With Delicate, Lacy Foliage

Pothos, snake, and ZZ plants are hardy but boring! You’ll desire elegant species after cultivating the common ones. Houseplant grower Jerad Bryant shares these 11 unique, dainty, and somewhat rare plants that are perfect for your home.

In the office on a white table with a laptop, a black pot holds a Monstera deliciosa plant featuring large, glossy, variegated green-and-white leaves with distinctive splits and holes, set against a light-filled window.

Houseplants

29 Best Plants to Grow in Your Office

Offices come in all shapes and sizes. You may sit in a cubicle with artificial lighting or near a window with bright indirect sunlight. No matter the conditions, you can successfully grow beautiful, stunning houseplants. Start with one of these 29 perfect species for the office, from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Edible

15 Healthiest Plants to Grow in the Kitchen Garden

Home chefs rejoice! Fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs are indispensable in the kitchen. Whether you like making casseroles, rice-based dishes, or pasta-focused cuisine, you’ll need versatile plants that you can use in different ways. Gardener Jerad Bryant shares these 15 species that excel in kitchen gardens.

A diseased pothos plant in a white pot with trailing vines and glossy, heart-shaped green leaves variegated with yellow streaks, showing brown spots, growing from sturdy stems on a wooden shelf.

Plant Diseases

9 Pothos Plant Diseases: Prevention and Treatment

You’ll rarely encounter pothos growing issues—although diseases can infect them, they often don’t! If they do, this guide has everything you need to identify, prevent, and treat common pathogens. Learn to turn suffering pothos vines into healthy, perky ones alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Houseplants

21 Houseplants That Will Grow Almost Anywhere

Easy-growing houseplants are indispensable! They fill empty corners with lush foliage, adding charm to your indoor space. Some plants are picky and particular, but not these. Join houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 21 species that will grow almost anywhere indoors.

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Flowers

When Do Hellebores Bloom?

Hellebores bloom sooner than most other perennials! They’re cool-weather lovers that form nodding, cup-shaped blossoms despite recurring frosts. Give them some extra care while they bloom so they look their best. Let’s dive into the world of hellebores alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

Close-up of two potted houseplants, ZZ Plant and Fiddle Leaf Fig, in white and green pots by a sofa with tall candles in candlesticks in a mid-century modern home.

Houseplants

9 Houseplants for Midcentury Modern Home Styles

Houseplants are a key component of a midcentury modern home. They fill empty, well-lit spaces with lush leaves, elegant textures, and simple designs. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant and choose from these nine options that complement the midcentury modern style.

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Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Winter Honeysuckle

Honeysuckles are fragrant shrubs or vines perfect for chilly climates. Winter honeysuckle is a special type from China that grows well in North America. Give it plenty of space, airflow, and light, and it’ll fill your backyard with alluring, aromatic blossoms for decades.

A close-up of a Chlorophytum comosum showing long green leaves with pointed tips and a small white flower cluster hanging down.

Houseplants

How to Root Spider Plant Babies: 7 Pro Tips

Spider plants naturally sprout dozens of babies along their stems. The sprouts grow roots and leaves that make them easy to propagate. Discover these seven pro-propagating tips alongside longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant. Help ensure each baby grows healthy and strong!

A row of tall Picea pungens trees with dense, silvery-blue branches in a green garden setting.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Blue Spruce Trees

Blue spruce trees add delightful pops of color to the garden. They’re evergreen conifers native to North America that love growing in our front and backyards. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in learning to cultivate and care for blue spruce trees.