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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

How to Grow Ivy as a Houseplant: 7 Care Tips

Tired of growing pothos vines? Try ivy instead! Dozens of available cultivars and species mean you can pick the best one for your home. Ivy houseplants are a bit more fussy than outdoor specimens, though these seven care tips will ensure your plant stays happy and healthy throughout the year.

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Soil Improvement

How to Compost in Winter: 7 Expert Tips

Winter frost doesn’t mean you have to quit composting! You can use some simple methods to get a pile working through the cold months. Learn how to compost in winter with these seven expert tips from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

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Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees

Small, compact, and pyramidal, dwarf Alberta spruces add formal structure and bright green foliage to the garden. Plant one as a specimen and watch it grow alone, or situate multiple in a row to create a natural fence. Join former nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to grow and care for these miniature spruces.

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Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Frosty Ferns

Although not true ferns, frosty ferns are gorgeous perennial plants for gardens and homes. Their white or yellow tips create a lush holiday effect as they contrast with the green fronds beneath. This guide has everything you need to know to help these tropical species sprout, grow, and thrive throughout the seasons.

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Fruits

How and When to Harvest Limes

Citrus trees offer incredible benefits for home gardeners. Buy a lime tree today and you’ll cultivate it for years! Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn when and how to harvest ripe limes, as well as how to store them long-term.

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Edible

11 Best Mushroom Growing Supplies for Home Growers

Mushroom lovers should try growing at home! It’s rewarding to see your hard work and cultivation result in dozens of delicious mushrooms. Join naturalist Jerad Bryant in discovering these eleven indispensable tools for cultivating fungi at home.

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Houseplants

Too Many Spider Plants: What to Do With Spider Plant Babies

Spider plants sprout babies on long, arching stems. They develop into clones of the mother plant, giving you ample young plants to manage. Are you wondering what to do with all these sprouts? Wonder no more, as longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant offers these solutions for your hefty supply.

A cluster of small green fruits with smooth skin and white star-shaped flowers, surrounded by glossy oval leaves on a branch of Citrus limon.

Fruits

Why Your Lemon Tree is Dropping Flowers: 9 Causes and Cures

Lemon trees are must-have fruit trees! They’re great options for gardeners who want fresh lemons throughout the winter. Sometimes, lemon trees drop their blossoms instead of forming fruit. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in curing these nine causes of premature blossom drop.