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!

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Oregano

Growing oregano to add spice to your cooking is a great project for beginner gardeners. It also makes an excellent low-growing ground cover to spill over the rims of containers. Lorin Nielsen walks you through growing healthy plants.

A close-up shot of the blue java banana fruits from a fruit bearing tree

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Blue Java Banana

Have you heard of the blue java banana? Called the ice cream banana, this tropical fruit flavor is lovely and sweet. Grown naturally in Hawaii, these gooey bananas are gaining popularity around the world. Expert Lorin Nielsen will share how to grow them at home.

A shot of a composition of wild and woodland blooming salvia flowers in a yard area, showcasing types of sage

Herbs

19 Different Types Of Sage For Any Garden Space

There are many different types of sage, but how do you choose the right one? We've selected our fan favorites, both culinary and ornamental! Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen shares 19 different sage species to fill any gap in your garden.

Herbs

How To Plant, Grow, and Care for Sage

In your culinary garden, it's essential to know how to grow and care for sage for a consistent supply of this staple herb. Horticultural expert Lorin Nielsen explains how in this complete care guide.

A close-up shot of develping yellow colored fruits and leaves of a Star fruit tree

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Star Fruit Trees

Averrhoa carambola, commonly known as star fruit, is a tropical tree or large shrub with exotic fruit in spring. The fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, and very low in calories. Lorin Nielsen will take you through all the steps to growing this ornamental fruit tree in your garden.