Don’t let common strawberry invaders scoop your berry harvest this season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the top strawberry pests to scout for, as well as how to prevent and treat them, to gain the most of the sweet rewards.
Bushy, fragrant, and flavorful are perfect words to describe cilantro. This annual herb thrives in home gardens when the weather is cool and mild. Plant dozens of seeds throughout the growing season for a fresh supply all summer long!
Just because it's summer doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite cool-weather veggies. Broccoli doesn't love hot weather, but several types tolerate it quite well. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists some great varieties that can take the heat.
These 15 tomato varieties grow large, round fruits perfect for slicing. There are hybrids and heirlooms, indeterminate and determinate types, and pole and bush forms. No matter your preferences, there’s sure to be a slicer tomato on this list that’s perfect for your garden. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant to check them out!
If you want to enjoy sweet and juicy melons this year, you can direct sow watermelon seeds to get started. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares when and how to plant these seeds in your garden.
How much or how little to prune tomato plants varies depending on the tomato type and your cultivating preferences. Avoid these five common tomato pruning mistakes for a bountiful harvest at the end of the season.
Sugary squashes are long to develop on the vine and make the sweet rewards worth the wait. With direct sowing now, we’ll enjoy big rewards by season’s end. Pick the best of the sweets to grow this season with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Getting started with any hobby can be a daunting task, but when it involves live animals, it's important to get off on the right foot. Chicken owner Melissa Strauss can guide you through the process of setting up, acquiring birds, and caring for them in the future.
It’s lavender harvest season! Whether we enjoy the budded stems and calming fragrance on a garden stroll or in the vase, dried bundles, oils, or in sweet and savory cuisine, the timing matters. Harvesting for peak fragrance is best at a certain point in the season, bud development, and time of day. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines the best time to harvest lavender for maximum fragrance, and when to pick for that cool glass of lavender lemonade.
Basil's flavor and aroma are staples in kitchens worldwide. From Italy to India, recipes rely heavily on this tasty herb to brighten and sweeten sauces and soups. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about how to grow and care for 'Spicy Globe,' a delightfully compact and flavorful variety!
Late spring is asparagus season, when fresh shoots emerge in bundles for two months or so. If you aren’t growing asparagus yet, get planting now to enjoy the slow-to-mature but long-producing perennial in future seasons. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the best timing and how-tos when it comes to harvesting asparagus at peak readiness.
Whether you're an egg lover or a bird watcher, backyard chickens are a delight! If you've been thinking about raising chicks, there is no better time to get started. Join chicken mom Melissa Strauss for some great tips to help you get started.