Our Thanksgiving cactus is about to shine for the season, coming into full color right in time with the autumnal holiday. To make sure we experience the display, gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to provide the proper lighting (or rather, darkness) the tropical succulents need to trigger those blooms.
Foxtail ferns are bushy, dense, and gorgeous! Their green fronds decorate gardens in warm climates, and they’re stunning when they arch out of containers and planters. Give these perennials the right care this season so they survive the cold months to come.
Pressing flowers is a beautiful and simple way to preserve your garden and capture the shapes and colors of the season. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some of the best blooms in your yard for pressing.
Christmas cacti erupt into bloom around the holidays. Though they have the word “cactus” in their name, they need care similar to orchids and air plants rather than cacti. Grow them in a good potting mix to encourage as many blooms as possible. Christmas cactus grower Jerad Bryant shares the perfect recipe for success.
It’s not too late to plant shrubs in November. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some shrubs you can get in the ground in late fall.
Wrapping your trees and shrubs can do a lot to protect and preserve them for winter. With a little planning ahead, your garden will survive the winter and come back better than ever in the spring. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to do it right.
Pine cone ginger is one of the most popular species of this spicy tuberous perennial. Like all plants, it has preferences when it comes to its environment. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss what type of soil is best for your plant.
Understanding the blooming habit of your hydrangea is vital to pruning and flowering success. Prune at the wrong time, and you'll miss out on a lot of flowers! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to determine whether your hydrangea blooms on old wood, and what that means in terms of pruning.
November is the prime time to get our favorite spring and summer-flowering bulbs in the ground. Easy to plant and grow, winnowing down the selection may be the biggest challenge! For a long flowering season that kicks off in late winter, we’ve got showy performers in form, color, and fragrance to grace the display as temperatures warm.
With cold temperatures approaching, roses benefit from light preventative pruning to protect against winter kill. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines which roses to prune, and how, for the best resiliency come spring.
Christmas cacti are colorful, festive succulents that always look their best for the holidays. Easy to care for, with a surprisingly showy blooming habit, these are a houseplant favorite. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn how you can recycle your coffee grounds as fertilizer for your Christmas Cactus.
Thanksgiving cactus is a highlight of the autumnal display with bright, billowy blooms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to support the tropical succulents for the best budding and flowering right in time with the Thanksgiving festivities.