Have you ever wondered why you should thin your seedlings and what the best way is to do so? Which crops need to be thinned? Join gardening expert and organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through the hows, whens, and whys of thinning seedlings for healthy plants.
Sensational, viral hacks have entered into the garden world. But do they actually work? In this article, master gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through some viral gardening hacks and decide if they are worth trying or not.
Are you burnt out with your grassy lawn and ready to try something else? There are plenty of beautiful, interesting, and beneficial alternatives to a turfgrass lawn. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen explores the wonderful world of gardening beyond grass.
Do you enjoy bird watching, bird feeding, or simply knowing that birds enjoy your garden? There are many ways that gardeners can create a bird-friendly landscape. In this article, gardening and wildlife expert Liessa Bowen offers 17 tips to create your own bird-friendly garden.
Are you interested in growing your own sprouts at home? It's easy to do if you have the right equipment. In this article, gardening expert and first-time sprout grower Jill Drago will walk you through how to use a seed sprouter at home.
Have you experienced difficulty in the past getting certain seeds to germinate? They might need cold stratification. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about some common plants that require cold stratification for germination.
Do you think of leaves as a nuisance? Are you the type of person who can’t wait to tidy up your yard with a rake and bag each fall? Are you curious to learn how you can use these free resources that we often take for granted? It might surprise you how useful these brown, crunchy leaves are for your garden, wildlife, and the soil. In this article, gardening expert Taylor Sievers shares how you can give your fall leaves a second life.
Are you looking for a great, drought-tolerant plant that attracts plenty of pollinators to the garden? Palafox is a wonderful North American native plant that will do just that. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will share how to grow and care for Palafox.
Did you know fall leaves are like a free fertilizer, mulch, and compost all in one? Yet so many people are raking them up and hauling them away! Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains why leaving the leaves is the best thing you can do for your garden soil and yard ecosystem.
If you’ve been thinking about adding a high tunnel to your farm or garden and are wondering if it’s worth the hassle, join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she discusses key benefits and some drawbacks to help you decide if this step is right for you.
Do you want to get your kids out in the garden with you more frequently? Sharing a love of gardening with your kiddos can be so rewarding! In this article, gardening expert and mom Jill Drago will cover 21 easy plants to grow with your kids to get them excited about getting dirty!
Make your fall garden cleanup easier and support natural ecosystems by skipping a few steps. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains why some garden cleanup isn’t necessary.