Edible

Learn all about edible gardening to improve your health, save on groceries, and reconnect with nature. Our detailed guides show you how to grow food!

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Herbs

11 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors Year Round

Thinking of planting an indoor herb garden but don't know where to start? There are many herbs you can grow almost exclusively indoors. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite herbs to include in your indoor herb garden.

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Vegetables

21 Crops to Plant in August for Fall Harvests

Are you unsure of which crops to start seeding in the month of August? Believe it or not, August is a great month to start seeding crops for fall harvesting. In this article, gardening expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares her favorite crops to put into the ground starting in August for a great fall harvest.

A solitary small cucumber, vibrant green and plump, hanging amidst the tangle of furry stems and delicate leaves in a garden. In the foreground, charming yellow cucumber flowers bloom.

Vegetables

15 Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Cucumbers This Season

Cucumbers can be a lot of fun to grow and eat. But what if your cucumbers aren’t growing as well as you’d like? There are lots of things that could go wrong with your crop, but if you know what to look out for, you can prevent many issues from even starting. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss 15 common mistakes to avoid to improve your cucumber harvest this season.

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Vegetables

How To Vernalize Carrots in 5 Easy Steps

Curious to learn more about carrot vernalization and if it can benefit your carrot crops this season? In this article, gardening expert Sarah Jay walks through the entire process, as well as how to do it the right way.

A lush of peppermints arranged in a vibrant pattern. The peppermint leaves feature finely serrated edges, resembling tiny teeth, enhancing their ability to trap sunlight for efficient photosynthesis, while adding a textural dimension to the plant's appearance.

Herbs

How to Grow, Plant, and Care For Peppermint

A hybrid cross between watermint and spearmint, peppermint is a great herb for growing in containers or out in the garden if you’re willing to manage its spread. Follow this guide from gardening expert Madison Moulton to harvest lush peppermint leaves all season long.

A cluster of vibrant wild ginger leaves, rich in deep green hues, gracefully basks in the warm embrace of golden sunlight. The leaves of wild ginger possess a glossy texture, while their veined patterns reveal nature's intricate artistry.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow and Care For Wild Ginger

Are you curious about wild ginger and if you can grow it in your garden? Wild ginger is a wonderful native plant that makes an excellent ground cover for a shade garden. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these beautiful and easy-to-grow plants.

herbs never grow indoors

Herbs

8 Herbs You Should Never Grow Indoors

As apartment living grows and gardens shrink, growing herbs indoors has become one of the most popular ways to grow edibles. However, some herbs take more effort to grow indoors than they are worth. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven herbs she won’t grow indoors and why.

Gardener planting garlic in the fall

Vegetables

When to Plant Fall Garlic For The Best Yields

Are you confused about the perfect time to put your garlic bulbs down into the ground? The simple answer is, it depends on your hardiness zone. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the ideal time to plant fall garlic based on each USDA hardiness zone.