Don’t let the chestnut blight prevent you from growing these trees! There are blight-resistant varieties that thrive in U.S. gardens. Harvest homegrown chestnuts and enjoy the shade from their dense, leafy canopies. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant offers guidance on planting, growing, and caring for chestnut trees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Creating an indoor food forest is no simple task, but it has some excellent benefits. Choosing the right plants can make all the difference. Join houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss for ideas on what you can add to your indoor food forest.
Limited on space but want to add homegrown flavor to your Thanksgiving meal? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow Thanksgiving herbs indoors.
Grow an indoor garden with microgreens! These miniature seedlings are easy to cultivate and delicious to enjoy. Set a pot on a windowsill, or prepare a large grow-site with plant lights. No matter what you do, these 11 microgreens are perfect to start in November.
Dragonfruit, a tropical, berry-bearing cactus, is a spectacle in form with vining stems, nighttime flowers, and wildly colorful fruits. Growing the long-lived specimens in pots lets us maximize their best growing conditions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow dragonfruit in containers for hearty returns of the exotic fruits.
Are you worried that those wonderful fresh garden herbs you've spent all summer growing won't make it to the holidays? No need for concern, frozen herbs are just as tasty! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for tips on freezing them for your holiday cooking.
Don’t let small spaces or cold temperatures limit your gardening habits; grow an indoor herb bar instead! With grow lights, you can cultivate your favorite herbs in any room of your home. Learn how to cultivate tasty herbs indoors alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.