Have you ever noticed the words root and rhizome used interchangeably and wondered if there is a difference? I’m here to tell you there is! Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discovers the true meaning of root and rhizome and provides insight that should make you feel confident about the meaning of both terms and how they affect plant growth.
Are you thinking of using shade cloth, but aren't sure if there's a true benefit to utilizing it in your garden? In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich examines all you need to know about shade cloth use, including benefits and drawbacks.
Everyone loves to get prepared in the garden at the end of winter or the beginning of spring. But there's actually several gardening tasks you can do in the fall to set yourself up for success next season. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through her top gardening tasks to take on this fall before first frost!
Water-glassing eggs is a long standing historical method of preserving eggs. We explain how to store the eggs from your personal flock!
Looking for some tips to help your garden beat the heat this season? With many places around the world setting records in both heat and with lack of moisture this summer, your plants may start to struggle. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner walks through her top tips for keeping your plants alive in hot and dry conditions.
What exactly is crop rotation, and why does it matter? Soil expert Ben Anderson explains the science behind crop rotation and why it's so beneficial.
Companion planting in your garden can be as much of an art as it is science. There are many considerations to take, especially when trying to plant for pest prevention, or other symbiotic benefits. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through some of the top companion planting mistakes you'll want to avoid this season!
Have you heard that coffee grounds can turn the blooms of your hydrangeas blue? Or perhaps they can make your blue hydrangeas have even brighter blooms this season? In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago gets to the bottom of this "garden hack" to help you determine if it's myth, fact, or somewhere in between.
Not sure what type of containers to use in your container garden this season? There are many choices to choose from, so it can be difficult to pick if you don't know where to start. In this article, Certified Master Gardener Laura Elsner shares everything you need to know about picking the right containers for your container garden this season.
Trying to figure out if you should put some coffee grounds on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if coffee grounds are good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines if coffee grounds are safe for tomatoes, or if there are other alternatives.
Floating row covers can be used to maintain consistent temperatures, reduce pest pressures, and so much more. In this expert guide, Sarah Jay explains their many uses and how to make the most of row covers in your garden.
Planning a vegetable garden layout can feel complicated. But it doesn't have to be. In this guide, horticultural expert Sarah Jay explains everything you need to consider before you begin to grow!