Whether growing outside in a warm, frost-free climate or nurtured indoors in colder growing zones, citrus trees reward us with their bright fruits, especially sweet in winter. Explore how to best support thriving citrus trees by avoiding common mistakes with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
As we ready the garden for winter, there are a few activities to accomplish now for a solid foundation leading into spring. Setting these in place lets nature continue the work for us in the quiet season. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at winter tasks to improve the future garden.
Fresh and dried herbs are soothing throughout winter in savory cuisine, warming teas, emollient salves, and refreshing home fragrances. To protect our favorites and perpetuate all the benefits they bring, extra winter care may be in order. Explore how to best overwinter herbs with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Winter doesn’t necessarily mean a garden without flowers; trees and shrubs are happy to fill the role of seasonal bloomers. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring gems that flower in winter, adding color, fragrance, and visual interest to the frosty landscape.
Anticipating the exotic blooms from our Christmas cactus is part of the joy of the indoor holiday display. This time of year, the tropical succulents may experience changes in their growing environments just as their buds develop. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring why Christmas cacti lose their buds and how to remedy the situation for blooming enjoyment.
A flourishing houseplant bursting at the seams is a rewarding experience. It means your grower is in the right spot with the right care. Crowded conditions can indicate it’s time for a larger pot, but hold off before jumping into roomier quarters. Explore tropicals and succulents that perform well in rootbound situations with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Autumn’s leaf drop presents a renewable resource straight from the garden. Fall leaves make an excellent mulch and soil conditioner full of nutrition, and they also create valuable habitat to foster overwintering pollinators and other beneficial insects. Explore how leaving the leaves is pollinator-friendly with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Chrysanthemums, full of glory in autumnal tones, benefit from easy deadheading for a lasting show of color. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore the benefits and basics of removing faded blooms to extend flowering and develop strong roots for in-ground selections.
Autumn provides a wealth of natural resources for the good of the future garden. November lends itself to botanical displays, culinary delights, gifts, and ways to bring nature indoors. The best shopping comes from a happy place - enjoy browsing the garden with expert Katherine Rowe.
As roses prepare to enter winter dormancy, it isn’t necessarily the time for drastic pruning. But strategic nipping and tucking are essential to best rose health over the winter and in the long run. Explore how preventative pruning contributes to winterizing roses with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
If you’re selecting new trees for your yard this fall, lucky you! You’re adding value and enrichment to the landscape visually, ecologically, and economically. With so many variables in tree form, growing conditions, and features, a few guidelines help winnow down the field. Hone in on the best trees for your yard with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
From the coast to the mountains to valleys and deserts, California encompasses endlessly diverse ecosystems that are a playground for naturalists and plant lovers. Explore California native ground covers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe to enrich the garden from the ground up.