Planting a pollinator garden with kids is a delightful way to introduce them to the wonders of nature and the crucial role that birds, bats, butterflies, moths, and bees play in our ecosystem. Lindsay Miller, gardening expert and mom, shares her best advice for planting a pollinator garden with kids.
Although native plants provide food for insects and birds, many of their seeds require a cold period before they can germinate. Planting them in the fall allows them to experience cool temperatures over the winter so they can emerge as seedlings in the spring. Join native plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn some native plant seeds you can plant this fall.
As we turn to fall planting, it’s a great time to assess the tool collection, cover the basics, and explore new supplies to make the harvest season productive and easy. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, explore a few classic tools and newcomers to round up the harvest for ready enjoyment.
Coastal gardens present interesting challenges for plants. They have to tolerate salt, moisture, and sandy soils. These 31 species offer choices for any North American coastline, whether you live in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the West and East Coasts. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering stunning plants for your coastal garden.
It’s fall, and your lawn needs some love! Give it the care it needs with these seven techniques. Some involve the things you already have in your garden, while others require some tools. Join longtime landscaper Jerad Bryant in discovering the easiest ways to keep your grass green, alive, and strong.
Half the battle of learning to garden is the beginning steps. Since each growing zone has its nuances, identifying your zone and working within the boundaries is the first step to success. Organic farmer Jenna Rich tells us how to successfully start a vegetable garden in Zone 6.
Fall is crunch time for many pollinators, a time to stock up or fatten up for winter. Many flowers are still blooming to help them get the job done. Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss in discovering what flowers you can plant to keep the bees and butterflies busy.
Fall is a time for refreshing the garden as the cool season begins. But use a light hand—an overabundance of maintenance this time of year detracts from the diverse ecological foundation you’ve created. Autumn naturally provides a wealth of resources to utilize for the good of the future garden and to see it through winter. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in the merits of well-founded (well-deserved) less fall cleanup.
When seed-saving for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed with information about hybrids, heirlooms, and proper seed-saving techniques. This easy guide takes you from start to finish so you can confidently collect your favorite plants’ seeds. Learn how magical these tiny living things are alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Every day, the Earth loses more of its wild places. This begs the question: as the wild places dwindle, where do the wild things go? Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss in discovering ways to create new spaces for wildlife in your garden.
Native plant seeds are invaluable treasures. Use them to grow limitless supplies of perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees wherever you’d like. Native plant seeds appear seasonally, and certain species ripen during the fall. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering these nine seeds you should start harvesting now.
As summer heat wanes and fall temperatures arrive, you’ll want your garden to look its best. Some easy maintenance this season will ensure it looks spectacular from autumn through spring. Follow these nine easy steps from seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant to refresh your space with more plants, animals, and flowers.