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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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Bulbs

9 Tips to Avoid Amaryllis Bulb Rot This Season

Amaryllis bulbs offer highly decorative flowers both indoors and outdoors. You may face frustrating challenges when growing them indoors, though they’re easily manageable with the right care. Prevent issues like bulb rot with these nine tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Ornamental Gardens

9 Winter Hydrangea Care Tips

Although bare and leafless, hydrangea stems work throughout the winter to prepare their spring blooms. Give them extra care this cold season so they produce dozens of flower clusters next year! These nine winter care tips from seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant will ensure your hydrangea stays safe and sound despite recurring frosts.

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Houseplants

7 Care Tips for Big, Bushy Poinsettias

Poinsettias add decorative charm to our homes! They’re perfect potted plants during the holiday season. After you bring one home, you may wonder how to keep it bushy and full for next year. Wonder no more with these seven easy care tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

Young lupine sprouts, showcasing native plant seed germination, feature slender stems, rounded cotyledons, and emerging soft, palmate leaves growing from the soil.

Seeds

7 Tips to Improve Native Plant Seed Germination

Native plants are often easier to sow than non-native ornamental species—they adapt well to local climates and sprout with little assistance. If you’re sowing them and notice sparse sprouting, use these seven tips from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to boost their germination rates.

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Houseplants

5 Common Snake Plant Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Snake plants are tough as nails! They make hardy houseplants that thrive in low-light conditions. Although tough, they sometimes face growing issues in the comfort of our homes. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these five common mistakes to avoid.

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Houseplants

Get a Full and Bushy Pothos Plant With These 5 Tricks

Pothos plants are the perfect houseplants. These low-maintenance vines grow well with little care, although some care will help them perform their best. Use these five tricks from Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu to turn scraggly plants into full and bushy ones.

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Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Douglas Asters

Douglas asters erupt into bloom from late summer through autumn. Their purple petals and yellow centers decorate landscapes throughout western North America. Why not add them to your garden? Learn how to best care for these wildflowers alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

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Trees

7 Reasons You Should Never Mulch Around Your Trees

Are mulch volcanoes popping up around your neighborhood? If you’re wondering whether you should try this method or not, the answer is a resounding no! These seven reasons from former nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant provide ample guidance on why you should avoid adding mulch near your trees.

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Houseplants

17 Best Houseplants for Allergy Sufferers

Allergies are no good if you’re a houseplant lover! They can prevent you from enjoying your indoor gardens while pollen counts are high. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn about 17 species with ornamental beauty that can help you avoid undesirable allergic reactions.

Two blooming pink tulip flowers with rich pink petals and a white base, shaped in a cup form, stand on tall, slender stems with long, narrow green leaves in sunlight.

Bulbs

15 Bulbs That Will Multiply in Your Garden

Bulbs need less care and maintenance than other plants. Self-spreading species are perfect for gardeners who want to enjoy their yard rather than cultivate it. Dive deep below ground with native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to discover these 15 multiplying bulbs for your garden.