21 Giant Hostas for Your Shade Garden
Shade-loving hostas are grown for their gorgeous and unique foliage. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich will discuss 21 giant hosta varieties for your shade garden.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Brown-Eyed Susans
You may have heard of the black-eyed susan, also known as Rudbeckia. But have you heard of its close relative, the brown-eyed susan? This flower is also in the Rudbeckia family and is just as stunning! Once established, it is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and attracts a plethora of pollinators. Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for this perennial flower.
25 Types of Conifers for Home Landscapes
Are you considering a conifer to spruce up your yard? Conifers come in all shapes and sizes, from majestic towering trees to ground-hugging shrubs. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 25 uniquely different conifers from around the world.
Why Aren’t My Foxgloves Blooming?
It can be troubling and confusing when the plants we expect flowers from refuse to bloom. Foxgloves have such spectacular blooms that gardeners especially look forward to their flowers, and it can be disappointing when they don’t bloom. Read on as gardening expert Melissa Strauss troubleshoots the reasons why your foxgloves might not be blooming when you expected.
5 Types of Chamomile for Your Garden
You probably know chamomile for its cute yellow and white flowers or its use as a relaxing herb. But did you know there are multiple chamomile species and varieties? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn five types of chamomile you can plant in your garden.
7 Benefits of Removing Strawberry Runners
If you want to eat loads of berries this summer, you may need to do some pruning. Strawberry runners suck a lot of energy away from your plants, but former organic farmer Logan Hailey has expert info on why and how you can remove them for higher yields.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Glenn’ Mango Trees
‘Glenn’ Mango trees are great producers of mild-tasting, delicious and aromatic fruits. Check out this guide as gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you what you need to know to get this plant off on the right foot in your space.
Can You Grow Tomatoes in the Shade?
Do you have a shady spot in your garden where you’d like to grow tomatoes? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich to hear what she has to say about growing tomatoes in the shade.
What are Hybrid Perpetual, Bourbon, and Portland Roses?
Portland, Bourbon, and hybrid perpetual roses grace the landscape with old garden rose charm and history. As precursors to modern roses, these heirloom beauties bring prolific flowering, high fragrance, and vigor to the rose garden. Explore these special antique rose hybrids, deserving of a spot in today’s garden, with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
8 Disease-Resistant Cucumber Varieties for Home Gardeners
Are you tired of watching your cucumber plants succumb to diseases like powdery mildew and anthracnose? Then pay attention to your variety selection! Join Briana Yablonski to learn 9 disease-resistant cucumber varieties that can withstand common fungal and bacterial problems.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Smoke Trees
Add a billowy, whimsical backdrop to any landscape with smoke trees that flutter in every breeze. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into how to grow and maintain the fluffy, smoke-like puffs of this intriguing ornamental.
7 Tips for Growing Bountiful Flowers in Raised Beds
Raised beds are a low-maintenance and convenient way to add some intentionality to the flower garden. Getting started can seem like a complicated task, but it doesn't have to be. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss has some tips to make sure your raised bed flower garden gets off to a healthy start and adds beauty to your home for years to come.