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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Fruits

28 Different Types of Apple Tree Varieties to Grow This Season

Are you trying to figure out which types of apple trees to grow this season? There are many different apple tree varieties you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs looks at some of her favorite types of apple trees you can grow.

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Microgreens

How To Grow Parsley Microgreens in 6 Easy Steps

Parsley microgreens should be more popular because they're delicious! Although they may be smaller than fully grown herbs, they are more nutritious and packed with vitamins and minerals. Rachel Garcia explains the right way to grow these tiny treats in our guide.

Vegetables

21 Cold-Hardy Vegetables You Can Grow This Winter

Are you looking for some cold-weather crops you can add to your garden this season? There are a number of vegetables that are cold hardy and can actually be planted in the winter depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey examines her favorite winter-friendly crops for every climate!

A close-up shot of several leaves of a seedling of a plant showcasing how to overwinter strawberries

Fruits

How to Overwinter Strawberries in 6 Easy Steps

Are you trying to overwinter strawberries in your garden, but aren't quite sure where to start? In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey walks through the entire process to overwinter strawberries to keep them alive and productive into next growing season.

Harvest kale

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Kale For The Best Crop Yields

Not sure when it's time to harvest your kale this season? Harvesting this leafy green is fairly straightforward, and the timing depends on when it was planted. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Cohrs takes you through when it's time to harvest kale, and step by step instructions on how to do it.

frost kill potatoes

Vegetables

Can Potato Plants Survive Frost Damage?

Do you have potatoes in your garden this season and are concerned about the coming winter frost? Frost impacts most plants, but what about potatoes, which grow underground? In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs looks at if frost can have a detrimental impact on your potato crop this season.

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Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jerusalem Sage

Jerusalem sage is a flowering shrub that hummingbirds adore, and we do too! Known as Phlomis fruticosa, it has gray foliage and bright yellow flowers, which can also be used in the kitchen as a herb. Sarah Jay will explain this in-depth guide for growing it in your garden.

A close up of english lavender next to french varieties. Both plants are in bloom, and have bright purple blooms.

Herbs

English vs. French Lavender: What’s The Difference?

Are you trying to decide between French or English Lavender for your garden? Not sure what the difference is between them? In this article, organic gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey looks at the differences between them, and which climates they perform best in.