Though Halloween is a few weeks off, now is a good time to prepare your homegrown and store-bought pumpkins for the holiday. Keep them correctly, and you’ll have orange, green, or white fruits ready for carving! Join professional grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to store these fruits so they last through Halloween.
Staghorn sumacs are treasures in the landscape, whether they’re growing as trees or shrubs. How they grow depends on your care habits. Maintain them as single-stem trees or multi-stem shrubs. Learn more about this U.S. native species alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Cucumbers are best fresh. The last thing you expect when you bite into them is intense bitterness. This condition stems from a variety of factors, and it’s common during the summer. First discover what’s happening, then find out how to fix it.
Put those shears away! Junipers need different pruning techniques than other woody plants. Improper pruning can permanently damage them. The right cuts promote healthy, beautiful branches full of evergreen foliage. Learn how to prune a juniper with seasoned landscaper Jerad Bryant.
Rotting squash fruits are not what you want to see on your garden walks. Maybe they’re falling off before the flowers open, or they’re growing a little then dying off. No matter the problem, we’ll figure out what’s going on and learn how to fix it.
Autumn-blooming bulbs erupt into blossom after most plants have finished their growing season. The autumn crocus is one example. As temperatures cool and days shorten in the fall, autumn crocuses emerge from the ground with bright pink flowers. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for these gorgeous specimens alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Fragrance is a must-have in the home garden! It’s a treat to walk through the yard and smell pleasing aromas. The best way to achieve this is to plant more fragrant perennials. Try one of these 15 most fragrant ones from former nurseryman Jerad Bryant.
Quick-growing perennials fill empty spaces with lush growth. So what’s the problem? Occasionally, these perennials spread to take over the garden. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and learn how to control these unruly perennials, then find out which are the fastest-spreading.
Green tomatoes hang on indeterminate vines well into fall and winter. Get them to ripen before the first frost with these seven protection methods. It’s never too late for a late harvest, and these tricks extend the season well past its normal range.
Fall is the season for planting! That’s right, it is fall and not spring. Fall-planted trees grow more roots than spring-planted ones, and they perform better during the growing season. Pick from one of these 15 gorgeous trees from longtime landscaper Jerad Bryant.
Portobello mushrooms taste delicious and meaty. They’re expensive, so why not grow them at home? Though they’re more complicated to cultivate than other mushrooms, some growers may be up to the challenge. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for portobello mushrooms at home with grower Jerad Bryant.
Now’s the time to compost! Debris is abundant, the weather is mild, and microbes are active. Composting is a great way to reduce your waste output, and it’ll help you save money on mulch and soil during the growing season. Follow these fall composting tips from experienced composter Jerad Bryant.