Gardening is unpredictable, and no matter how much experience you have, there are always ways it can go wrong. Members of the Epic Gardening team share their gardening failures of the year and the lessons you can learn for next season.
As we ring in the new year, our thoughts shift from celebrating holidays to getting back in the garden. As we head into 2025, it looks like we will see an exciting melding of new, innovative ideas with the nostalgic value of simpler times. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the exciting trends that we hope to see more of this year!
Itching for spring? Winter snow and rain may have you dreaming of sunny days. Try one of these fun projects to get excited for the upcoming growing season. Naturalist Jerad Bryant shares 11 activities you can do to ease your cabin fever.
Houseplants collecting dust is a good thing! It means your plants are healthy specimens that hold onto their leaves for a long time, though they may require dustings throughout the year to grow their best. Houseplant collector Jerad Bryant shares these 13 species that often collect dust indoors.
Did you miss out on growing your dream garden last year? Don’t sweat it! A new year means new growth for us and our plants. In this article, we’re going over the gardening resolutions we’re making this January to help inspire you.
As fall and winter descend and deciduous trees lose their leaves, you’ll see interesting structures in their branches. Clumps of leaves, branches, and moss may look like birds’ nests, but they’re not! Discover which furry creature makes these unique arrangements, and why they do so.
Fresh greenery invigorates the senses on winter days and nights and unites us in shared experiences of the season. Harvesting our own is sustainable and rewarding, and even the simplest branching brings a touch of natural elegance to the doorway or interior. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at favorite evergreens for versatile displays in the garden and during the holidays.
Should you fertilize your potted Christmas tree? Explore the options with these seven tips from tree grower Jerad Bryant. Find out how often to fertilize, when to apply fertilizer, and which type is best for you.
Oh, the weather outside is frightful! But soon, it will be delightful! Your plant-loving friends and loved ones will be back in the garden again before you know it. Here are some essential gifts that every gardener will love this holiday season!
It's almost time to hang those stockings by the chimney with care. Do you need some stuffers for the plant-loving partner, plant daddy, or landscape lady in your life? We've got you covered! Here are 15 garden-related gifts that are just the right size for that mantle sock!
Autumn’s leaf drop presents a renewable resource straight from the garden. Fall leaves make an excellent mulch and soil conditioner full of nutrition, and they also create valuable habitat to foster overwintering pollinators and other beneficial insects. Explore how leaving the leaves is pollinator-friendly with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Autumn provides a wealth of natural resources for the good of the future garden. November lends itself to botanical displays, culinary delights, gifts, and ways to bring nature indoors. The best shopping comes from a happy place - enjoy browsing the garden with expert Katherine Rowe.