Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

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Edible

5 Best Sweet Onions to Grow This Year

Sweet onions are milder and more versatile than their pungent storage counterparts, perfect for fresh eating and summer cooking. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five reliable sweet onion varieties that deliver exceptional flavor and performance in the garden.

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Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Winterbor’ Kale

If you love to grow kale, grow some ‘Winterbor’ kale this season! This F1 hybrid produces plentiful, curly leaves that last through early spring or into late fall. If you need more info on how to cultivate this awesome superfood, follow this guide by experienced gardener Sarah Jay.

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Fruits

How to Winter Prune Grape Vines

Winter pruning is one of the most important tasks for healthy, productive grape vines. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains when and how to prune your vines during dormancy for better yields next year.

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Edible

When to Direct Sow Garden Peas: A Timing Guide

You have to know when to direct sow peas for delicious, delectable garden snacks through spring. It doesn’t matter what variety of peas you grow, as long as you get them in the ground on time, you’ll have lots to eat. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, helps you time it right.

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Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Scarlet Nantes’ Carrots

Compare the taste of a carrot you grew at home with one from the grocery store, and you’ll find there’s no comparison. If you need a suggestion on which variety to grow, Scarlet Nantes carrots are a great choice. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers everything you need to know about growing them here!

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Edible

Crop Rotation Made Simple: The Four-Year Plan

Are you looking for something to make crop rotation simple? Four-year plans make it much easier to rotate crops effectively! The off-season is a great time to sketch out your plan. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, walks you through the rotation process to grow a thriving garden.

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Flowers

5 Orchids for Low-Light Spaces

Not all orchids demand bright light and sunny spaces year-round. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five orchid types that thrive in lower light conditions, making them perfect for rooms that don't get intense sun or for growers working with limited natural brightness.

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Edible

7 Fruit Trees and Vines You Should Prune in January

There are so many fruit trees and vines to prune in January, and most likely, that includes yours! If you don’t know what kind of pruning to do, or how to do it, fear not. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, walks you through the process of pruning seven fruit-bearing plants.

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Edible

7 Easy and Healthy Greens to Grow at Home in January

Whether you have room to plant them indoors or outdoors, it doesn’t take much to help your easy, healthy greens grow. January happens to be a great month to get them started. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses seven of the most nutritious greens you can grow at home.