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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.

A woman in a green sweater cradles a terracotta pot of thyme against a low lit windowsill adorned with various other potted herbs.

Herbs

11 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors in Low Light

Start herb seedlings indoors, and keep them there for fresh foliage that’s easy to harvest. You can pick the leaves without having to go outside! An indoor garden is perfect for tea enthusiasts, home cooks, and professional chefs who want homemade herbal blends. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 11 herbs you should grow indoors in low light.

Asparagus growing out of dark soil, with seedlings planted close to each other.

Edible

9 Perennial Crops You Can Plant in November

Perennial crops gift you endless harvests annually. You’ll only have to sow their seeds once, making them a good garden investment. Some perennials love cool temperatures or need a head start on the growing season. Discover these nine you should plant in November alongside seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant.

The tall, spiky seed heads are composed of tightly clustered, dry brown blooms that create a striking silhouette against the green garden, providing a source of food for birds.

Gardening Tips

19 Perennial Seed Heads That Feed Garden Birds in Winter

Perennials die back during autumn leaving brown, dry stems and seeds behind. Let those seed heads stand and you’ll provide essential food sources for hungry birds. You’ll boost your backyard’s biodiversity with these 19 plants for feeding winter wildlife. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant on a tour of seed heads!

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Flowers

How to Divide Peonies in 9 Easy Steps

Peonies are delightful perennials that grow in gardens worldwide. They’re perfect for adding ornamental charm to a lackluster yard. If you have an established specimen, divide it to create more peonies! Follow these nine easy steps from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to turn one peony into several.

Tall, conical evergreen shrubs with dense, feathery green foliage are neatly lined up in black plastic containers, placed on a wooden pallet amidst a setting of other similar plants, creating a lush, vibrant scene.

Gardening Inspiration

Bare-Root Vs. Container-Grown Trees: Which is Best For You?

Add young trees to your landscape to enjoy year-round shade, structure, and beauty. Whether you choose a bare-root or container-grown specimen, you’ll want the best option for your garden. Fear not, as we’ll explore when you should plant each one. Join experienced nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant as we dive deep below the ground.

Round, purplish-red root vegetables with thin, elongated magenta stems and vibrant green leaves lie on soil, with loose dirt clinging to their roots.

Vegetables

When to Harvest Beets for The Best Flavor

Sweet, round, and juicy beets are autumn’s gift to the gardener! They’re an ideal crop for baking, fresh eating, or boiling. Harvest ripe ones at the right time, and you’ll enjoy peak flavor and impeccable textures. Learn when to pick them alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.

A person wearing bright yellow boots stands on a bed of orange and brown fallen foliage, using an orange tool with wide plastic tines that are evenly spaced, gently moving through the dry foliage.

Gardening Tips

Should You Rake Leaves Off of Perennial Garden Beds?

Leaves are free sources of garden nutrients. Each autumn, they fall in thick layers, decorating lawns, beds, and containers. What should you do with them? Let’s see if we should rake them or leave them be. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant as we dive deep underground to see how leaves benefit the soil.

A focused shot of multiple variations of the German turnip, that shows kohlrabi harvest

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a unique-looking vegetable that’s growing popular worldwide! It’s a cabbage family relative that forms a large, edible bulb-like structure aboveground. Kohlrabi has some growing secrets we’ll reveal below. Use this guide from backyard grower Jerad Bryant to discover when and how to harvest this tasty crop.

Fresh chives planted in a brown paper pot, positioned next to a bright white window pane, catching the soft natural light of the morning sun.

Herbs

15 Herbs You Can Grow on Your Kitchen Windowsill

Keep your culinary herbs growing through the winter with a kitchen windowsill garden! A sunny window is the perfect location for perennial and annual plants in containers. You’ll have fresh leaves and flowers to harvest easily while cooking meals. Discover these 15 best herbs to plant on your windowsill alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

A witchy garden featuring a variety of herbs, including tall, bushy basil plants with glossy purple and green leaves that have serrated edges.

Ornamental Gardens

15 Essential Plants For Your Witchy Garden

Watch out for witchy plants! These species offer spooktacular blooms and herbal benefits. They’re perfect for budding herbalists and experienced gardeners alike. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant on this tour of the 15 essential plants for your witchy garden.

Close-up of a faded hydrangea bush with thin, tall stems and large, dry flowers tied with white rope to protect it from snow, as part of winter garden preparations.

Gardening Tips

9 Tasks to Do Now To Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Fall and early winter are perfect seasons for taking stock of your garden. You can prepare plants for freezing temperatures, clean up debris, and winterize your growing setup. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant to discover nine simple tasks that keep your garden in tip-top shape during the off-season.