Perlite is a key ingredient in potting soils and hydroponics. But there are reasons people want to search for perlite alternatives. Here, master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers a list of substitutes that can stand in for perlite.
If you love tomatoes it’s easy to get excited and plant them too early. But what is the best course of action if you do? Experienced gardener and master naturalist, Sarah Jay has a few strategies for dealing with tomato season eagerness.
Have you ever planted a pole bean not knowing it would climb nearby plants? It’s a common mistake! Read as experienced gardener and master naturalist Sarah Jay outlines the differences between pole and bush beans.
Growing dill from seed is an easy endeavor when you know which steps to take. Read this guide on the topic with seven useful tips from master naturalist and experienced gardener, Sarah Jay.
Have you wondered what to do with your spring bulbs as they fade each year? It may be time to divide them. Follow along with experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay cover how to divide your spring bulbs after they bloom.
Peonies are among the most anticipated spring and summer blooms. But what happens when they grow so tall that they flop over? Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay has 7 steps to get you stunning upright peony blooms.
Limited space does not equal limited yields! In this piece, seasoned gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 19 vegetables you can cultivate in 5-gallon buckets, for the edible garden of your dreams.
In this piece, Master Naturalist Sarah Jay discusses how to grow and care for ‘Forest Pansy’ Redbuds. Read on to learn how to include these stunning North American cultivars in your landscape.
As the colder weather arrives, gardeners begin to wind down and put the garden to bed. But overwintering is a technique that keeps the season going. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay has tips on crops you can overwinter this year.
What do you get when you buy Botanical Interests seeds? Master Naturalist Sarah Jay outlines all the information contained in one of our seed packets and how to read it here.
Rocks are often used as mulch in gardens, but are they the best choice? Master Naturalist Sarah Jay takes a deep dive into the topic, outlining the types of rocks you can garden with and how to use them.
Master Naturalist Sarah Jay is getting ready for seed-starting at her home in Texas. In this piece, she considers seed cells, their use, and the types out there on the market.