When you’re not sure what’s going on with your tomatoes, this quick reference guide includes simple answers to the most common problems, from pests to diseases to nutritional deficiencies. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey also offers easy, natural solutions.
Bare-root, container, and B&B trees thrive after planting with some care. Give them the right treatment, and they’ll reward you with shade, blossoms, and fruits or nuts. These nine tips from nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant will help your new specimens perform to the best of their ability.
Self-heal is a very useful perennial herb for the herb garden. It’s edible and has many healing properties. It also grows well and has pretty purple flowers that bees and butterflies love. Learn more about growing these plants with Wendy Moulton as she explains the basics of getting it right.
Fall and spring are excellent seasons to add new shrubs and trees to your backyard. You’ll want them to take off with new growth without having setbacks or diseases. These 8 tips guide you through the transplanting process to ensure your plants survive and thrive. Discover how the pros transplant shrubs alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
If you want to keep your garden blooming as long as possible, some great annual flowers can bloom right up to the first freeze. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some beautiful plants to share that will continue until Jack Frost turns up for the winter.
Native plants are diverse, hardy, colorful, and easy to grow. Does your native garden need some fall-blooming annuals, perennials, grasses, or vines? Luckily, plenty of native plants have spectacular fall flowers. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen describes 33 native plants that liven up your fall landscape.
The new varieties of Brassica rapa, like ‘Market Express’, are full of flavor and can be eaten raw. Add this easy-to-grow vegetable to your list for fresh, crunchy roots for salads and sandwiches. Wendy Moulton will take you through all the care instructions for growing the new-era turnip in the vegetable garden.
If you want more native species around your home or in your garden but aren’t interested in the upkeep that comes with vigorous growers, we’ve got a list for you. Native plants are essential for wildlife, and they’re destined to flourish within their native range. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep has rounded up a list of natives that stay compact and orderly, so you can maintain a tidy, organized garden without all the hassle.
Are you interested in growing mushrooms at home, but you’re not sure where to start? There are a lot of types of edible fungi out there. While some of these species can be cultivated at home, others are nearly impossible, and growing mushrooms at home is way different than growing veggies. Amateur mycologist Emily Estep will explain why some species are easier to propagate than others and will list a few effortless options to help you begin.
What are superfoods, and why grow them at home? They are vegetables, nuts, and berries packed with nutrients, antioxidants, or beneficial fibers. With 17 of them on this list, there’s sure to be an ideal one for your garden’s climate. Discover easy-growing and nutritious superfoods alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Redbud trees grace the garden with a vivid floral spray to welcome spring. Among the earliest to flower post-winter, the bloom-lined stems create a cheerful glow visible from near and far. Dynamic heart-shaped foliage follows the sweet bloom spectacle for lasting summer and fall interest. Explore these understory beauties in flower and foliage with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
A little bit sweet and a little bit tart, the marionberry is a delightful and delicious edible to add to the garden. Gardener and berry grower Lindsay Miller explains how to grow and care for marionberries.