Don’t buy basil from the store—save seeds instead! Basil produces hundreds of them at the end of the growing season. Collect these to propagate new seedlings the next spring. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in following these seven easy steps for saving basil seeds.
July is prime time in the garden. The flowers are blooming and veggies are ripening at full force. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some helpful tasks you can do this month to keep your garden thriving through the hottest months.
Garden rules are helpful, but you shouldn’t follow all of them with a blind eye. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some garden rules that are worth breaking.
If you're itching to get hold of some new plants, but it's not in the budget right now, don't despair. There are numerous ways to source plants for free or at a minimal cost. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares her favorite ways to find free and low-cost additions to her collection.
If you’re worried about those tomatoes cracking and splitting before they are ready to pick, don’t sweat it! Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips to help you keep the cracks away and harvest plump, juicy tomatoes.
Tomato companions help your plants grow. It’s not magic, it’s science! These crops have complementary growth patterns, and planting them together takes advantage of their friendly nature. If you’re cultivating tomatoes, consider growing these 10 companion plants nearby.
Honeybees aren’t the only pollinators. Hundreds of other bugs, birds, and butterflies pollinate flowers! The more you invite to your garden, the more resilient your plants will be. Lure these 15 underappreciated pollinators with tried and tested methods from professional grower Jerad Bryant.
Edimental is a fun word that refers to plants that are both beautiful, or ornamental, and also edible! From veggies to flowers, join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some plants you can grow to eat and to enjoy looking at.
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year! Celebrate midsummer by planting crops, flowers, and herbs. Or, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor so far. Whether you’re relaxing or working, celebrate this year’s summer solstice with this comprehensive guide.
When it comes to whether to go heavy on annuals or perennials, several factors help guide our garden decisions. Garden designer Katherine Rowe explores how to bank on perennials and accent with annuals for broad appeal and high seasonal color.
Blueberries tempt our taste buds and offer superfruit levels of nutrition. They also provide landscape value in low bush and high bush form, from groundcovers to hedges. To get the maximum yield from vigorous plants, pairing them with the right garden partners enhances the long-lived performers. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what not to grow with blueberries and what to plant instead for the best health and harvest.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery and the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received news of their freedom. This day stands in memory of their legacy. Honor this important historical moment and help create a new future with an emancipation garden this June.