You may have heard to bury your tomato sideways for an even bigger harvest. While that may be the case in certain contexts, there are some caveats to consider. So before you plant your tomato on its side, read what experienced gardener and tomato grower Sarah Jay has to say about it.
Cucumbers are an incredibly rewarding crop to grow. If you’re looking to try them this year, here are our top cucumber varieties for the 2026 growing season, covering everything from classic slicers and pickling powerhouses to compact container options and heat-tolerant standouts.
Peony flowers are so beautiful and short-lived that it’s hard not to want more of them. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares practical steps to help your peonies produce more flowers.
If you’ve never tried growing vegetables before, beans are a great place to start. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks beginners through every step of growing beans, from choosing between bush and pole types to knowing exactly when a pod is ready to pick.
At the Epic Homestead, Kevin and the crew grew the biggest sweet potato crop ever. Here, we detail what steps they took and the different methods they used, so you can grow your own with ease. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay details their process here.
They’re both attractive to pollinators, so it makes sense to want to mix sunflowers and zinnias in your garden. Do this, and you’ll create a paradise for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses how to combine these two beautiful blooms effectively.
If you’ve always wanted to grow your own food, but you haven’t taken the plunge yet, now is the time! Growers in most parts of North America can still get seeds in the ground and grow some delicious crops to feed themselves and their families. If you don’t know where to start, experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through the process here.
The romantic feeling a row of towering sunflowers provides to a garden is unmatched. At the height of summer, these blooms follow the sun each day, as it rises and sets. If you want to grow towering sunflowers, know that it’s not hard! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay shares five tips for growing tall, stately sunnies.
If you want to grow summer bulbs, May is the perfect time to plant them. Do it now, and your summer garden will burst with lilies, irises, gladiolus, and more. If you’re not sure what to plant, experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven plants to get in the ground this spring for summer splendor.
If you don’t want to strip your vegetable garden all at once, you should be succession sowing crops. Gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through nine vegetables that perform best when sown in rounds rather than at the same time, with practical timing for each.
For months of blooms in your flower garden, succession sowing is essential. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to stagger your flower sowings for blooms from early summer through the first frost.
Growing a potted herb garden is a worthwhile endeavor, whether it’s indoors or outdoors. If this is your first time, there are a few things to know that will set you up for success. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers how to set up and care for your herbs here.