For a spring through fall peachy-orange profusion, grow ‘Totally Tangerine’ geum! This lovely herbaceous perennial is a stunning addition to rock gardens and cottage gardens alike. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay talks about how to cultivate this cute plant.
If you’re not sure about timing, don't prune! March is typically the end of late-winter pruning for growers in most regions. However, not all plants require late-winter to early-spring pruning. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses five plants you should wait to prune.
If you want spikes of sky blue flowers atop drought-tolerant pollinator plants, grow Salvia azurea, commonly referred to as blue sage. This lovely plant thrives in some of the harshest conditions, blooming through multiple seasons. Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay provides tips on how to grow this generous plant.
Because there are so many, it’s hard to know what the best native plants are for year-round interest. However, it’s worth taking time to add a few to your garden. It benefits you and your local ecosystem. Master naturalist Sarah Jay discusses seven of the best ones that improve the garden all year long.
When it’s time to start zinnia seeds, start as many as you can! These lovely blooms offer a boost to your veggies, color to the garden, and food for pollinators. The most important part about starting zinnias is getting the timing right, and experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides some tips on this very subject.
When it comes to planting pollinator flowers, March is a great time to get started. Whether you’re growing them from seed, or you have transplants to place in established beds, this time is optimal for helping them establish strong root systems and supporting pollinators through summer and into fall. Master Naturalist, Sarah Jay, covers 7 of the best ones to plant now.
March seed starting is a fun pre-spring activity that gets your garden going before the season really kicks in. There are some seeds to sow directly in the garden, and some that should be started indoors. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses what to sow now.
Have you ever wanted to grow tons of tiny aubergines in a small footprint? With ‘Jewel Amethyst’ eggplant, you can! This awesome container plant is great for porches, patios, and even for stuffing into larger gardens. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay outlines how to grow this neat variety.
If you’re new to growing alocasias, you probably want to know about the best alocasia for beginners. There are many varieties that are easy for newbies, and they’re easy to find at your local nursery too. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven varieties great for new growers.
While they’re delicious, it’s not always worth growing the hardest vegetables. Seed easier veggies you want to enjoy instead, and grow the hard ones from cuttings, plugs, or tubers. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay examines why these seven vegetables are so challenging to grow and how to harvest them without starting from seed.
If you’ve ever considered replacing turf with thyme, you may wonder what the best creeping thyme lawn varieties are. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers five of the best cultivars to include in your lawn replacement project, and how to care for them.
How do you know you’re looking at healthy orchid roots? There are multiple ways to tell! Use these signs to determine whether or not your orchid is doing well. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses the healthy root characteristics here.