If you want to grow your own delicious avocados in your home garden, pick a species that thrives in your zone. Hardy down to zone 8 and perfect for indoor or outdoor containers, 'Pancho' avocados deliver high yields of tasty fruits on an ornamental tree. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how to grow this cold-hardy cultivar.
Are you looking for a bold plant that adds both character and flavor to your garden? Angelica is an herbaceous perennial with a striking structure and uniquely zesty taste for your edible landscape. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these dramatic plants.
Dream of enjoying fresh salads from lettuce grown in your raised beds? Then check out these five tips from former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski.
There’s nothing like pulling a handful of crunchy, home-grown carrots from your garden. If you want to grow carrots in raised beds, join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski to learn five helpful tips.
If you’re in the market for a peach tree, there are some important factors to consider. One of the main distinctions among peaches is whether they are freestone or chingstone. But what does that mean? In this article, peach-loving gardener Melissa Strauss answers that question to help you choose the perfect peach tree for your landscape.
The popular caffeinated drink consumed by billions of people daily comes from the beans of the coffee plant. Out of the many varieties of coffee in the world, it is Arabica that provides nearly 80% of the world’s daily coffee fix. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shares how to grow and care for this stunning tree at home.
Are you looking for ways to up the beauty of your herb garden? This takes a bit of thought, but once you have a plan in place it is simple to achieve. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago lists 27 flowering herbs that are equally beautiful and usable in your kitchen.
Strawberries are fairly thirsty plants with shallow roots, so you must water regularly to ensure an abundance of juicy, sweet berries. But how much water do these fruits need, and how do you avoid overwatering? Former organic strawberry farmer Logan Hailey has the answers.
With spring comes welcomed warming temperatures, and for gardeners in hot climates, it’s prime time to start growing heat-tolerant herbs for a summer harvest. There’s no shortage of herbs that can take the heat, and some varieties make great alternatives to those that thrive in cooler seasons. We’ll enjoy harvests by the bunches all summer with the right heat-tolerant herbs. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring heat-tolerant herbs to withstand hot summers.
June is not too late to plant vegetables! Depending on your climate, this is prime time for direct sowing warm-weather crops and establishing fall seedlings. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the best veggies to plant in June.
You don’t need a giant farm to grow fruit trees! A mini backyard orchard can produce copious amounts of apples, pears, oranges, and more in the small space of a standard yard. Here’s how to get started with zero experience!
Common sage is widely used for culinary purposes and is grown in kitchen gardens around the world. But many varieties of ornamental sage offer up beautiful blooms that will attract pollinators to your yard. In addition, they are drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Autumn Sage, known for its stunning red flowers, is one of those ornamental varieties. Gardening expert Kelli Klein shares the best practices for growing this perennial plant.