Why spend lots of money on mushrooms at the store when you can grow them yourself? Though they’re not plants, they can grow throughout your yard next to vegetables, herbs, and wildflowers. Try these three cheap and easy ways to grow mushrooms from the Epic Gardening team.
We know when we’re in a space that works. It has a pleasing harmony created by a series of design elements that relate to flow and balance. In our own gardens, we may overlook common missteps or not know how to correct them. To avoid major landscape design mistakes, join garden expert Katherine Rowe for potential remedies.
If you love tomatoes it’s easy to get excited and plant them too early. But what is the best course of action if you do? Experienced gardener and master naturalist, Sarah Jay has a few strategies for dealing with tomato season eagerness.
Clary sage brings a wash of color and prominent, nectar-rich blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The perennial herb is carefree, thriving across conditions with little tending. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the showy performer that transitions from herb garden to naturalized border.
If you want to elevate your cutting garden game this season, succession sowing is the way to do it. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for flowers you can plant more than once, for a continuous supply of bouquets this summer.
If you don’t have access to a garden or want fresh herbs in your kitchen, try growing dill in pots and containers. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share everything you need to know about growing this fragrant and flavorful herb in a small space.
Companion planting is an ingenious way to cram more crops into a small space. Rather than keeping each species separate, plant beneficial pairings like green beans and tomatoes, beets and onions, or turnips and peas. One crop will help the other grow, and you’ll have more to harvest at the end of the growing season!
Onion tops naturally curl and wilt at the end of the growing season. If they’re wilting early, they may be experiencing damage from pests, diseases, or improper care. Learn why onion tops curl and wilt alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
If you want the best blooms from your roses this year, fertilizer is a key to unlocking those beautiful blooms. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss the timing and type of fertilizer that will keep those roses blooming as long as possible.
We home gardeners must maximize our beds to grow as much produce as possible. We don’t have the luxury of owning acres to cultivate vegetables! Succession planting is a simple trick to help you grow as much food as possible during the growing season.
Are you looking for an easy-to-grow and diverse flower to plant this year? Campanula flowers (bellflowers) are beginner-friendly and produce adorable bell-shaped flowers that come in several colors. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for these eye-catching bloomers.
Calla lilies possess a delicate and refined beauty that makes them a popular choice for weddings and floristry. That kind of bloom is one you want to keep close by. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has tips on successfully growing your lovely lilies in containers.