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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 developing papaya trees

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Papaya Tree

The papaya tree is a lovely tropical tree with tasty fruit. Carica papaya fruit is rich in nutrients and aids in digestion. It is also a tasty option for fruit salads when ripe, in Thai cuisine when still green, and makes an excellent dried snack. Sarah Jay will got through an in-depth to share all you need to grow your own papayas at home.

A shot of several pumpkin varieties

Vegetables

Pumpkin Varieties: 90 Different Types of Pumpkin

Pumpkins are a fall favorite for many gardeners. But did you know there are hundreds of different types of pumpkins you can add to your garden this season? In this article, we take a deeper look at 91 different pumpkin varieties to help you find the perfect pumpkin cultivar for your home garden.