Finding summer blooming annuals that thrive in shady areas can be difficult, but you might be amazed at the number of shade-loving plants out there. Follow along with experienced gardener Sarah Jay to find out which summer bloomers do well in shade.
If you made it all the way through the years it took to grow fruit only to have birds devour your harvest, you’re not alone. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has the low down on ways to protect your fruit trees and shrubs from birds.
If you missed the boat on tomatoes this year, why not plan for the next? As you decide which types to grow, look for salsa tomatoes that really pack a punch. Follow along as experienced gardener, Sarah Jay details 13 of the best tomatoes for salsa.
By cutting back iris leaves and flower stalks after they finish blooming, you set up next spring’s flowers for even more vigor. Follow along as master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks through the steps for how to cut back irises after blooming.
If you live in a climate that shifts from cool to warm quickly, you might have bolting basil every year. In this piece, master naturalist and seasoned gardener Sarah Jay gives you 7 tips for preventing basil from bolting.
If you had trouble in the past with bowing branches and other problems related to overcrowded fruit, it’s time to thin out your peach trees! Master naturalist and experienced gardener, Sarah Jay takes you through 7 steps to thin peach trees and give them a bit of breathing room.
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.
