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Sarah Jay

Sarah is a staff writer and content strategist at Epic Gardening. She spends most of her time researching and writing about native/adapted plants and the ecological systems that make up our growing climates.

A shot of several yellow flower stalks and leaves of the phlomis fruticosa plant

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jerusalem Sage

Jerusalem sage is a flowering shrub that hummingbirds adore, and we do too! Known as Phlomis fruticosa, it has gray foliage and bright yellow flowers, which can also be used in the kitchen as a herb. Sarah Jay will explain this in-depth guide for growing it in your garden.

A layer of bright green leaves with countless brown spots having various shades caused by disease

Plant Diseases

Brown Spots On Leaves: Causes and Solutions

If you've seen brown spot lesions on your plants, you're not alone. This incredibly common problem has many causes, from diseases to pest issues and more. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay explains the possible causes and how to fix the problem.