The currant shrub produces tart berries that make excellent jams and preserves. They can have pink, white, red, or black fruit depending on the variety. All types have a high nutritional value and are easy to grow. Ann McCarron will explain all you need to grow them yourself.
Are you looking for a dwarf fruit tree to place in a smaller garden area? These days, a compact growing space isn't necessarily so limiting. There are actually plenty of small fruit trees you can plant, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs looks at some of her favorite fruit trees that come in smaller sizes.
Are you thinking of adding some apple trees to your garden this season, but aren't quite sure when you should actually plant them? Depending on your location, there's a few best practices to follow. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs walks through the best times of year to plant Apple trees in your garden.
Do you have a compact space in your garden that you feel is perfect for lavender? Dwarf lavender varieties are smaller, more compact versions of the plant. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through her favorite dwarf lavender varieties.
Not sure how much space you should give kale in your garden this season? Kale is pretty low maintenance once it's taken root, but as a garden vegetable it doesn't love to be crowded. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Cohrs walks through how much space you need to provide kale in your garden beds.
Are you thinking of adding some lavender to your indoor garden? Perhaps you've decided to pull a few of your lavender plants inside for the winter? In this article, organic gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey gives her top tips for growing lavender indoors!
If you are looking for some small tomatoes to grow in your garden this season, there are plenty of small tomato varieties that you can choose from. Whether it's grape tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes, there's plenty of different options. In this article, we look at our favorite small tomatoes you can grow in your vegetable garden.
If you are planning on planting kale this season, you may be wondering when the best time of season is to start sowing. While kale can be planted during any growing season, it's often thought of as one of the best fall crops for your garden. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs walks through when to plant kale, and why it's such an excellent fall crop!
Lavender can excel when grown in pots or containers. But getting it going can take a little bit of work. In this article, organic gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey walks through how to grow beautiful lavender in containers this season.
A cereal rye cover crop is a great choice for the winter months. We discuss how to implement a winter rye cover crop in your garden.
Turnip microgreens are an unusual option but very tasty! They sprout from seed in just a week, so they can be considered fast food. Rachel Garcia explains each step of the growing process.
The yellow, saucer-shaped blooms of St. John's wort are cheery additions to any garden. This medicinal herb is handy addition to the garden. Ann McCarron provides tips for growing it.