21 Best Gifts for Foodie Gardeners
Not sure what to gift your foodie gardener friend or family member? From specialized seed collections to essential tools, these gifts cover everything a food lover could want and more.
How to Overwinter Perennial Plants in Pots & Containers
Readying the garden for winter but don’t want to sacrifice your perennial container gardens? Try overwintering perennials in pots and containers for reemergence in the spring. Preserve those perennial beauties with steps for successful container overwintering. Garden professional Katherine Rowe reviews measures for the best chances of winter survival for container perennials.
Pressure-Treated Wood in the Garden: What You Need to Know
The question of whether or not to use pressure-treated wood in the garden is a hard one to answer. But that doesn’t mean you can’t educate yourself on the ins and outs of what it is and how it’s used!
28 Invasive Plants to Avoid in the Northeast
Do you live in the northeastern United States and want to avoid invasive plants in your landscape? It doesn’t take long for invasive plants to take over your garden and spread into nearby natural areas. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 28 invasive plants you should avoid with suggestions for better alternatives.
28 Invasive Plants to Avoid in The Midwest
Are you a Midwest gardener with concerns about invasive species? There are plenty of invasive plants that can not only take over your garden but spread into the neighboring landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 28 invasive species that Midwestern gardeners should watch out for, plus 28 alternative plants you can grow instead.
31 Ideas for Natural Thanksgiving Decor From the Garden
With a garden full of produce, foliage, and flowers, your Thanksgiving décor is taken care of this year. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shows you 31 ways you can turn elements of your garden into effortless and environmentally friendly home décor.
28 Invasive Plants to Avoid in The Southeast
If you live in the Southeastern United States, you are probably already familiar with some of the most common invasive plant species. Learn to recognize your region's invasive plants so you can keep them out of your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 28 common invasive species of the Southeast and better alternatives for each.
Can You Use Halloween Straw Bales In Your Garden?
If you want to reuse your Halloween decor but are hesitant about the potential chemicals, weeds, or pathogens in straw bales, former organic farmer Logan Hailey has quick tips for deciphering between hay and straw bales, plus a guide to safely using straw bales without risking herbicide contamination.
Cold Stratification for Seeds: How Does it Work?
Some seeds need cold stratification before they germinate. How does it work, exactly? Gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon will show you how it’s done in this article.
11 Ways to Prevent Transplant Shock When Moving Perennials
Whether you’re putting a new shrub in the ground or moving a root division, transplanting can be a stressful process for plants and humans. Gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey provides game-changing insights on preventing transplant shock in perennial plants.
15 Ways Reuse Jack O’ Lanterns in Your Garden
Before you toss your carved pumpkins in the trash, consider these clever, eco-friendly ways to eat, repurpose, or decompose your Halloween decor after the spooky season ends.
15 Companion Plants to Grow with Artichokes
Artichokes grow beautiful flowers and make delicious dips. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon goes over 15 companion plants that grow well with artichokes.