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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 dense scattering of tiny, five-petaled pink flowers with faint yellow centers over a bed of green leaves, representing hardy annual flowers to plant in September.

Flowers

11 Hardy Annual Flowers You Can Plant in September

It’s not too late for colorful flowers! Now is a great time to sow frost-tolerant annuals. Fill the late-season garden with color, and set your spring yard up for success. Choose from one of these 11 hardy annual flowers you can plant in September from expert gardener Jerad Bryant.

A close-up shot of a person tending to various plants and flowers on a pink vertical planter, showcasing what to plant GreenStalk fall

Gardening Inspiration

What to Plant in Your GreenStalk Planter This Fall

Got an empty GreenStalk? Fill it with plants! It’s not too late to get a second harvest at the end of the season. Whether you like fragrant herbs, beautiful flowers, or productive vegetables, there are many options here for you. Join container gardener Jerad Bryant and learn what you can plant in your GreenStalk planter this fall.

Glass jars filled with corn, peppers, beets, garlic, olives, and mushrooms, a way to preserve garden harvest for later use.

Harvesting

Garden-to-Table: 9 Ways to Preserve Your Last Big Harvests

Don’t let your homegrown produce go to waste! There is a myriad of options for preserving fruits and vegetables. Which one works best for you depends on what you’re growing and your taste preferences. Seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant covers it all, from canning and fermenting to freezing and infusing.

Large, oval green-striped fruit resting on thick, trailing stems, surrounded by broad, lobed leaves with slightly serrated edges, an example of one of the difficult-to-grow vegetables.

Vegetables

11 Most Difficult-to-Grow Vegetables in the Home Garden

The most difficult-to-grow vegetables vary depending on where you live. Hot zone gardeners struggle with cold crops, and the inverse is true for gardeners in cold zones. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to discover which vegetables are a challenge to grow in the home garden.

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Garden Pests

How to Combat Fall Spider Mite Explosions

Spider mites are unruly pests that quickly explode in population size! They’ll overwhelm tired and thirsty plants in summer and fall. Learn which types of mites are common in home gardens, and discover how to combat them for the safety of your plants.

A close-up shot of a developing fungi showcasing it red colored cap, highlighting how to grow fall mushrooms

Edible

A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms in Fall

Are you looking to expand your garden with mushrooms? Look no further. This guide has everything you need to know to get started. We’ll cover how to grow funky fungi during the fall season, when the weather is wet, cool, and mild. Join wine cap grower Jerad Bryant and learn how to cultivate your favorite mushrooms.

Close-up of a gardener’s hand in a grey glove holding pruning shears with a lemon tree of green leaves and ripening fruits in the background, showing the need for pruning after harvest.

Fruits

11 Fruit Trees You Should Prune Right After Harvest

It’s typically best to prune fruit trees in late winter and early spring before new growth occurs. This is dependent on the type of tree; some grow year-round, while others are deciduous and frost-tolerant. These 11 appreciate pruning right after harvest instead of during the dormant season.