On May 20th, we observe and celebrate the role that bees play in our ecosystem and in our gardens. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss some of the things that may be harming bees in your garden, and how you can turn it around to benefit these helpful insects.
Memorial Day is a nice time to spend in reflection and gratitude for the freedom to spend our time in the ways that we enjoy. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some projects you can do this holiday to take the garden from spring to summer seamlessly.
Keeping a beehive may seem beneficial for the environment, but is it? Local, native bee populations are in decline, while non-native honeybees are thriving. Starting a pollinator garden may be a better way to help local bees.
Eggshells have some great uses in the garden, but there may be some misconceptions out there about how and when they are useful. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss some mistakes that you can avoid when using eggshells in your flower beds.
While lily of the valley delights with fragrant little bell blooms in late spring, its aggressive spread and difficult control are less charming. Widely adaptable, the woodland wildflowers now span much of the Northeast, Northwest, and upper Central U.S., with the capacity to displace native plant communities. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores lily-of-the-valley alternatives to grace the woodland in their own ornamental and ecological style.
Summer brings tons of life to the garden, and it also brings hurricane season, which can be difficult to contend with. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some tips on prepping your garden to withstand damage from a severe storm.
Moving seedlings from pots to the ground might not be as simple as you think! Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some common transplanting mistakes and how to avoid them.
Succession planting is a simple way to expand the yields of our favorite fruits and vegetables. Knowing which crops to plant multiple rounds of for your growing area is the first step. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe delves into crops to succession plant this year to keep the harvest going all season.
Pathways add charm to the yard! They’re essential parts of a cohesive garden design. Depending on how you want the garden to look, use a natural, wild style or a formal, geometric one. You can do it yourself! Start with one of these 15 easy methods to create your garden paths, from former landscaper Jerad Bryant.
Native pollinators are a vital part of our local ecosystem and an important part of the food chain. Pollinator gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips for how you can attract and keep more of these significant helpers in your garden.
It's the magical month of May, and we are getting busy in the garden. There are so many great crops to plant this month. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to hear about what the Epic crew is planting this May!
We've made it to May, and the gardening season is underway! Is your yard ready for the season? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tasks you should consider to get your space into tip-top growing condition.