21 Popular Plants You Should Only Grow in Pots
Some plants simply do not play nice in the garden for one reason or another. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 21 plants that are better off in pots if you simply must have them.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Madder Root
If you’re into the world of natural dying, madder is one of the best plants for vibrant red dye. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow this plant at home.
A Beginner’s Guide to Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Garden Tools
Much like a chef has a favorite knife, every gardener has a favorite tool. The key to their longevity and effectiveness lies in how well they’re taken care of. Well-maintained and cleaned tools also limit disease spread in the garden, leading to healthier and happier plants. In this article, gardening expert and hori-hori aficionado Christina Conner shares some of her top tips for taking great care of your garden tools.
12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This Summer
With so much information and conflicting advice, starting a garden can be overwhelming. Fortunately, most errors are easy to avoid and fix. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey helps you avoid the biggest beginner gardening mistakes this summer and what to do instead.
Don’t Grow These 11 Plants Next To Your Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the perfect pairing for many crops in the garden, but some plants can hinder or even halt growth. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains the key 11 plants to avoid growing with your tomatoes.
Don’t Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your Garden
Whether you’re overwatering or underwatering, irrigation is one of the most common mistakes among gardeners. Finding the perfect moisture balance is not always easy, especially with so many different plants in your garden. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey helps you avoid the biggest irrigation mistakes.
13 Garden Tasks to do in July
Long, vibrant days yield flourishing plant growth. Though seeding and early harvests are out of the way, there are some important garden tasks to keep up with this July. In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey shares the most important maintenance practices for midsummer gardens.
21 Plants We Wouldn’t Grow Again
You only have so much space in your garden, and some plants just aren’t worth growing. Whether they’re too big, too messy, or outright invasive, garden expert Logan Hailey explains why she wouldn’t grow these 21 plants again.
Can Native Plants Be Invasive?
You’ve probably heard terms like native plants, exotic plants, and invasive species. But do you know what these terms mean and whether or not they overlap? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen explores some differences between native and exotic species and explains what makes a plant invasive.
How to Make Homemade Radiance Cream With Fresh Garden Ingredients
Are you interested in smooth skin and DIY products? Join Alessandro Vitale, aka Spicy Moustache, to learn how to turn garden-grown herbs into a healing skin cream.
31 Popular Plants You Can Root In Water
Rooting stems in water is a simple process that rewards us with creating new plants. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring viable plant selections to start in water. If we’re lucky, we’ll soon add the new roots and shoots to our garden collection and enjoy the display as we go.
How to Tell The Difference Between Native US and Asian Ladybugs
You probably already know that ladybugs are beneficial insects that are good for our gardens. These brightly colored beetles are easily recognized by their bright colors and black spots. But did you know that there are more than 5000 species of ladybugs around the world? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen compares the most common native and non-native ladybugs in the United States.