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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.

Healthy sesame plant with vivid green textured leaves and white bell-like flowers

Grains

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sesame

The sesame plant grows in hot, dry climates, making it potentially perfect for many western US growers. Gardening expert Sarah Jay explains how to plant, grow, and care for this unique plant.

A close up shot of fresh and dehydrated herbs that showcases how to dry oregano

Herbs

How to Dry Fresh Oregano: 7 Methods to Try

If you grow oregano, you'll need to know how to dry oregano to maximize your harvest. In this article, horticultural expert Sarah Jay covers all viable methods and their pros and cons, along with the correct storage methods.

Close-up of young tomato plants with lobed, serrated green leaves on vertical, thin stems covered with fine hairs, near a bright window, showing tomato germination

Seeds

Tomato Germination: How It Works

Do you know how tomato germination works? If not, we're about to explain what you need to start tomato seeds successfully! Whether you're starting indoors or out, you'll find everything you need to get started and grow tomatoes successfully.

A close-up shot of a person's hand in the process of placing root crops, on a black colored container filled with soil, showcasing growing potatoes in a bucket

Vegetables

How to Grow Potatoes in a Bucket

Did you know that growing potatoes in a bucket was an option? This may be the very trick you need for great potato harvests! We reveal how in this complete guide to growing potatoes in buckets.

Red and yellow quinoa flowers.

Grains

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Quinoa

Most have never considered growing quinoa, but they should. Not only is it jam-packed with nutrients, but it produces gorgeous flowers. Gardening expert Sarah Jay explains exactly how to grow quinoa for the best results.

A shot of an herb near a window that is one method of growing rosemary indoors

Herbs

How to Grow Rosemary Indoors Year-Round

Ever wondered whether it's possible to grow rosemary indoors? It certainly is, and it's not as difficult as you may think. Follow tips from horticultural expert Sarah Jay in this guide to growing rosemary indoors.