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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.

Growing daikon radish, appearing to have pure white skin and leafy green tops placed somewhere with abundant sunlight

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Daikon Radish

Daikon cost a lot, but by growing daikon radish at home can save money and improve your soil at the same time. They're great for fitting into gaps in your garden beds, making wonderful companion plants. Our guide shares how to get it right!

A healthy growing cilantro indoors, looking like healthy seedlings placed near the window with abundant sunlight

Herbs

How to Grow Cilantro Indoors

No space for a herb garden? No problem. With a little planning, growing cilantro indoors is possible. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay explains how to begin your indoor herb garden right!

A shot of a developing leafy crop called tatsoi

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Tatsoi

A common Asian vegetable, spoon mustard is a fascinating leafy green. Growing tatsoi at home is easy and keeps you stocked up on this tasty treat. Sarah Jay will take you through all the steps to growing and caring for these vegetables.

A hand holding on to a crop, including Okra companion plants, having bright green foliage and stems under the bright warm sunlight

Companion Planting

The Best (and Worst) Okra Companion Plants

If you pick the right okra companion plants you'll improve your garden and your okra harvest. We've got information about what's right and wrong for your okra! Follow this guide to decide which okra companion plants are best for you, and which plants to avoid.

A shot of several stalks of Bells of Ireland in a bright sunny area outdoors

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Bells of Ireland

Admired for their interesting look, bells of Ireland is a popular plant among gardening enthusiasts. Plant these annuals for a hardy flowering plant that can be used fresh or dried for the vase. Expert Sarah Jay will show you how to grow this plant at home.