The 13 Best Flowers for Pressing
Pressing flowers is a beautiful and simple way to preserve your garden and capture the shapes and colors of the season. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some of the best blooms in your yard for pressing.
Fall Apple Harvesting and Winter Storage Tips
Fall is apple harvesting time, and we can't wait for that first crisp bite! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for harvesting information and tips on storing your apples to keep them fresh.
The Perfect Potting Mix Recipe for a Blooming Christmas Cactus
Christmas cacti erupt into bloom around the holidays. Though they have the word “cactus” in their name, they need care similar to orchids and air plants rather than cacti. Grow them in a good potting mix to encourage as many blooms as possible. Christmas cactus grower Jerad Bryant shares the perfect recipe for success.
What to Plant in November: Fall Crops We Love
It’s not too late to grow fall crops! November is a great month for planting seeds in mild climates, and perfect for overwintering vegetables in cold ones. Plant these fall crops for cool-season success no matter where you live in the U.S.
13 Beautiful Shrubs You Can Plant in November
It’s not too late to plant shrubs in November. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some shrubs you can get in the ground in late fall.
Common Winterization Mistakes That Damage Your Garden Beds
Winterizing your garden, or neglecting to, can make or break your garden beds. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over some mistakes to avoid this year as you prep for the colder months.
How to Wrap Trees and Shrubs for Winter Protection
Wrapping your trees and shrubs can do a lot to protect and preserve them for winter. With a little planning ahead, your garden will survive the winter and come back better than ever in the spring. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to do it right.
7 Best Dragon Fruit Varieties For the Home Garden
Growing dragon fruit brings a gardening adventure in sweet, colorful fruits, exotic nighttime flowers, and tropical cacti. The long-lived, sprawling cactus grows well in containers, raised beds, and in the ground, tempting with its juicy, ornamental fruits. From yellow to magenta, we’ve got dragon fruit varieties to brighten the home landscape with exotic appeal.
The Best Soil for Pine Cone Ginger Plants
Pine cone ginger is one of the most popular species of this spicy tuberous perennial. Like all plants, it has preferences when it comes to its environment. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss what type of soil is best for your plant.
When and How to Prepare Your Garden Beds for Winter
To prepare the garden for winter, there are a few fall tasks that go a long way toward successful overwintering, improving soil health, and preserving habitat for pollinators and other garden inhabitants. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights steps we can take now to set a strong foundation for resiliency come spring.
How to Tell If Your Hydrangeas Bloom on Old Wood (Before You Cut)
Understanding the blooming habit of your hydrangea is vital to pruning and flowering success. Prune at the wrong time, and you'll miss out on a lot of flowers! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to determine whether your hydrangea blooms on old wood, and what that means in terms of pruning.
15 Pretty Flower Bulbs You Can Plant in November
November is the prime time to get our favorite spring and summer-flowering bulbs in the ground. Easy to plant and grow, winnowing down the selection may be the biggest challenge! For a long flowering season that kicks off in late winter, we’ve got showy performers in form, color, and fragrance to grace the display as temperatures warm.