15 Father’s Day Gifts Your Dad Will Love
It's almost Father's Day, and time to find the perfect gift for the special dad in your life. Here are some perfect gifts for the gardening dads and proud plant papas out there!
7 Garden Layout Mistakes That Turn Chickens Into Garden Destroyers
Chickens are a delight to have in the backyard, but they can do severe damage to your garden if you don't take specific steps to safeguard it. Gardener and chicken owner Melissa Strauss discusses some layout mistakes you can make to turn your sweet chicks into total terrors.
How to Find the Right Native Plants For Your Region
Native plants are great for the ecosystem and save money and resources for the gardener. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discover how you can find out which native plants are right for your region.
7 Dandelion Myths You Should Stop Believing
Are dandelions the pesky pests we believe they are? Or, are they beneficial for the garden and the surrounding ecosystems? The answer lies somewhere in between the two extremes. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in tackling these seven dandelion myths.
How Do Native Plants Help the Environment?
If you've been gardening for a while, you've doubtlessly heard about the importance of growing native plants. If you've wondered how native plants actually help the environment, we have the info you're looking for. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about the benefits of growing native plants in your garden.
12 Plants You Should Never Grow Around Your Chickens
Chickens are a fantastic addition to your backyard or homestead. They tend to get into trouble with certain plants, though. Chicken owner and gardener Melissa Strauss has some plants to share that you should absolutely keep out of your chickens' foraging space.
What to Plant in June: Vegetables and Flowers to Plant in Your Zone Now
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, it's June, and it's prime time for gardening! Whether growing season is in full swing in your region, or just getting started, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has ideas about what you can plant this month for a bounty of late summer flowers and veggies.
9 Tasks to Do in June for a Thriving Summer Garden
Temperatures are warming, bees are buzzing, and the garden is growing! The month of June is perfect for harvesting, mowing, and watering. Check these nine tasks off your summer checklist to keep the garden blooming and flourishing.
What Plant Hardiness Zones Don’t Tell You
Plant hardiness zones help determine how long your growing season is and which plants you can grow. Put simply, it’s an average of the lowest temperatures during the year. Though it’s a helpful metric, there’s a lot that a hardiness zone doesn’t tell you!
11 Underrated Butterfly Host Plants You Can Grow
Looking to support butterflies in ways beyond planting flowers and milkweed? Join native plant gardener Briana Yablonski to learn underrated butterfly host plants that will help butterfly populations thrive.
Growing Plant Cuttings in Potatoes: Does it Really Work?
Social media is packed with viral videos showing plant cuttings sprouting from potatoes, supposedly an easy propagation method anyone can try. Garden expert Madison Moulton examines whether this unusual technique actually works to separate viral gardening myths from propagation reality.
How to Root Petunias in Water in 7 Simple Steps
Rooting petunias in water is a simple way to create more of the vigorous flowering annuals. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to root the summertime favorites in water so we’ll soon have new transplants to infill the display.