Chestnut mushrooms add a nutty, peppery, and mildly sweet flavor profile to dishes, but they’re usually only available in specialty stores. Thankfully, you can easily grow your own at home, either in a kit or in hardwood logs. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses how to do it here.
New England perennials enliven gardens and support the local ecosystem at the same time. Include a few of these in your garden if you live in one of the states that make up this American region. If you’re not sure which perennials to start with, follow along as experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay outlines seven of the best ones you can grow.
If you think you can’t grow fruits in small garden spaces, think again. It’s possible to start an entire orchard in pots alone, delivering delicious harvests without ever planting anything in the ground. Follow this guide to find out how.
Can flowers in the shade bloom all summer? Yes, they certainly can! There are plenty of perennials that show off in summer, even where full sun isn’t present. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has seven of the most stunning shade flowers you can grow in your garden this year.
When you’re looking forward to a green lawn to enjoy all summer, it’s incredibly frustrating to notice brown patches popping up. Unfortunately, a lot of the mistakes that cause these patches start in spring. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains what to avoid.
To help them grow strong and healthy, harden off tomato plants for a couple of weeks before planting them out. Unless you live in a frost-free zone, this step is a requirement. Set up your schedule with experienced gardener, Sarah Jay.
Supertunias are beloved for their prolific blooming, and 'Tiara Blue' is no different. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to grow these beautiful blue blooms.
Planting strawberries can be incredibly rewarding with the right start. March is a great time to plant, setting you up for a delicious harvest later in the year. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares tricks to get it right.
If you need a clumping perennial to bloom and show off in your garden from spring through summer, plant and grow a ‘Rozanne’ geranium plant. This award winner is perfect as a ground cover, in borders, or simply planted in a hanging basket. Learn how to grow it from experienced gardener, Sarah Jay.
If you love the sweetness of a snap pea in early spring, grow ‘Sugar Magnolia’ snap peas in your garden this year. This vigorous and visually interesting pea is a perfect addition to gardens in basically every part of North America. Experienced gardener and lover of ‘Sugar Magnolia’, Sarah Jay discusses the ins and outs of growing this pea here.
If you want to save money and have delicious, fresh food at the same time, growing your own food is the answer. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the crops you should grow if you want to feed your family on a budget.
