Posts By

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.

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.

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.