Summer is here, and we're growing plenty of beautiful zucchini in our vegetable gardens. Heirloom varieties offer the best flavor and adaptability, and you can save your seeds for next year! Here are some of our favorite heirloom zucchini varieties.
An herb garden is a wonderful addition to your veggie patch, kitchen garden, or even a balcony. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on starting a simple herb garden in your space for fresh herbs all the time!
Container growing can be a great solution for gardeners in cool climates who want to grow their own avocado trees. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on growing one of these tropical trees in a pot or container.
Roma tomatoes are easy to grow, great producers, and compact enough to grow in the garden or a container. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some tasty varieties for canning, making delicious sauce, and even eating raw.
If you're wondering how long you'll need to wait for your new or not-so-new avocado tree to bear fruit, we have the information you need to figure it out. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to learn how fast avocado trees grow, and when you can expect to harvest some deliciously creamy avocados!
Solid colored roses are stunning, but have you ever seen a striped rose? These striped and splashy beauties are everything we want in our gardens this summer! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to take a look at some of the most colorful and beautiful striped stunners around.
Feeling saucy this summer? Why not grow some Roma tomatoes in your vegetable garden? Romas make the best sauce, and they are tasty for raw eating, too! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on growing these tasty tomatoes.
Native plants, in general, are some of the most low-maintenance plants you can grow in your garden. Uniquely adapted to your region, they require minimal care and are beneficial for native wildlife. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss some wonderful species you can add to your landscape this season.
It's almost Father's Day, and time to find the perfect gift for the special dad in your life. Here are some perfect gifts for the gardening dads and proud plant papas out there!
Chickens are a delight to have in the backyard, but they can do severe damage to your garden if you don't take specific steps to safeguard it. Gardener and chicken owner Melissa Strauss discusses some layout mistakes you can make to turn your sweet chicks into total terrors.
Native plants are great for the ecosystem and save money and resources for the gardener. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discover how you can find out which native plants are right for your region.
If you've been gardening for a while, you've doubtlessly heard about the importance of growing native plants. If you've wondered how native plants actually help the environment, we have the info you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about the benefits of growing native plants in your garden.