Earthy, sweet, and easy to grow, beets are flavorful cool-season root vegetables rich in nutrition. Of special intrigue is the candy-stripe heirloom ‘Chioggia,’ beloved for its peppermint swirl of color and sweet, mildly peppery flavor. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the beet favorite to grow this spring for an early harvest.
In the limbo land between winter and spring, there are still lots of vegetables to start seeding and planting in February. Join former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey to explore 13 crops you can get started now!
For many gardeners, February is optimal for starting herb seeds indoors. Starting them now gives seedlings a jumpstart on healthy roots and leafy growth for an earlier harvest. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores herbs to start in February relative to your selection and area frost date.
Do you want to give your seeds a head start this season by winter sowing? For some edible plants, this may not be a good idea. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you vegetables you should never winter sow.
Have you always wanted to grow mushrooms outdoors? It’s easy if you have the right supplies. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you how to build outdoor mushroom beds.
Though fruit trees offer free food during the summer, some are extremely challenging to care for. Pests, diseases, and adverse weather create difficult conditions for the home gardener. Avoid these 11 types, and instead opt for something more manageable, like an apple tree!
Ready to start growing? Winter sowing is an easy and resourceful way to start spring vegetables early. It gives seedlings a headstart while working with natural conditions for germination. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe breaks down the steps to get winter sowing this month.
Winter and early spring are the best seasons to combat pests and diseases. They hibernate on fruit trees and are susceptible to organic oil treatments. Tackle them now and you’ll have less damage control to do later on! Learn how and when to spray fruit trees with this easy-to-follow guide from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
If you love Caribbean cuisine, you’ve probably tried culantro. This fragrant and nutrient-dense herb brings out the flavors in many dishes, such as recaíto from Puerto Rico. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for culantro.
Edible berries, lush leaves, and arching stems make evergreen huckleberries one of the most decorative native shrubs available on the West Coast. They’re favorites of local birds, mammals, bugs, and gardeners! Grow one today and your neighbors will ask, “What’s that gorgeous plant in your yard?”
Brazil nut trees tower in the Amazon and produce the favorite nutritive nuts enjoyed worldwide. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow the tropical specimens in our edible landscapes.
Lychee trees are a wonderful tropical addition to gardens in warm climates. Their sweet fruits are the perfect summer treat and the lush green leaves add ornamental value for the rest of the year. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains everything you need to know to grow and care for lychees in this guide.