Native herbs provide all the benefits of their ornamental and domesticated counterparts without high-maintenance attitudes. When you can match the conditions to their native habitats, these fragrant flowering plants flourish with little to no attention. Better yet, they provide abundant pollen and nectar for local pollinators, and plenty of flavor for your kitchen.
A little indoor herb garden is aesthetic and convenient, but it may not always turn out the way photos look on Pinterest. When growing herbs indoors, it’s easy to make several mistakes that stunt or kill your plants. Most culinary herbs have different requirements than houseplants, and some require major adjustments to transition from an outdoor environment.
Garlic is often a secondary character in the kitchen, but it’s bound to become the star of the show when growing your own. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses 13 garlic varieties you can plant in your garden this fall.
Looking to learn a lot more about the different types of tomatoes and their classifications? Tomatoes have a few different classes, which help or inhibit their growth, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey looks at the different types of tomatoes, and their classifications.
Have you ever wondered about the benefits of growing yarrow in your garden? Yarrow is both easy to grow and quite beneficial for the home gardener. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce you to 11 wonderful benefits of yarrow!
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.
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.
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.
Not sure what to expect out of your peach trees once they've been planted? Find out everything you need to know about each growth stage of peach trees, including how quickly they should start producing fruit in your garden.
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 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.
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.