Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

A close-up reveals a cluster of vibrant yellow Celandine poppies, their delicate petals unfurling in the spring sunshine. The background softens into a dreamy blur, hinting at lush green foliage and other blossoms.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Celandine Poppies

Would you like to grow some beautiful wildflowers in your shade garden? It can be challenging to find flowering plants that thrive in the shade, but the celandine poppy is an excellent candidate for a woodland garden. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce the celandine poppy plant and what it needs to thrive.

Close-up of the foliage of an oak tree in the garden, on a blurred background. The leaves are large, oval-shaped, lobed, rich green in color with a glossy texture.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Oak Trees

Are you looking for a majestic shade tree for your landscape? Look no further! There is an oak tree for just about any environment, as long as you have the space for a large and beautiful tree. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will introduce the mighty oak and offer an overview of how to grow these fabulous trees.

A raised wooden vegetable bed hosts a lush assortment of leafy greens including lettuce and celery, thriving in the garden's embrace. Vibrant hues of green intermingle, forming a vibrant tapestry of nutritious delights awaiting harvest under the sun's gentle caress.

Vegetables

How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Zone 4

If you live in zone 4, you know the challenges that come with long, cold winters. But these long winters don’t have to stop you from gardening! Join HomesteadingRD Katie Krejci to learn how to not only start a veggie garden in zone 4 but to have it thrive and provide a bountiful harvest.

Brown paper pots arranged neatly along a white windowsill display a vibrant assortment of herbs, each pot brimming with life. The sun filters gently through the window, casting a warm glow that nourishes the delicate greenery.

Herbs

11 Great Herbs That Grow Easily From Seed

Herbs aren’t just plants; they’re aromatic wonders that add flavor, fragrance, and therapeutic benefits to our lives. In this article, herbalist and gardener PNW Ana introduces 11 great herbs that you can easily grow from seed that will awaken your senses!

irish plants. Close-up of blooming Shamrocks in a sunny garden. Shamrocks, also known as clover plants, are charming and petite perennial herbs with trifoliate leaves that resemble hearts. These distinctive leaves are a vibrant shade of green and have a delicate mottling, variegation pattern. Shamrocks produce clusters of tiny, star-shaped flowers on slender stems that rise above the foliage.

Ornamental Gardens

13 Irish Plants to Grow this Saint Patrick’s Day

There are many ways to celebrate Irish heritage and culture this Saint Patrick’s Day, including in the garden! Enjoy a breath of fresh air as we explore garden selections inspired by Irish landscapes, folklore, and namesakes. These beauties ensure a verdant garden and maybe even a little luck and fairy mischief.

This close-up captures the vibrant beauty of a mass of Calibrachoa flowers. Their delicate petals come in a variety of shades, including red, purple, white, and orange with some blooms even bi-colored, adding to the visual interest. Tiny green leaves provide a subtle contrast to the bright blossoms.

Flowers

19 Gorgeous Varieties of Calibrachoa (Million Bells)

Thinking about growing calibrachoa, also known as million bells, this garden season? They are a great choice to add bold colors to any of your container arrangements. They also don't require as much deadheading as petunias, and they are much hardier. Calibrachoa comes in so many different colors and patterns. Let certified master gardener Laura Elsner introduce you to 20 different varieties of calibrachoa that will spice up all of your containers this garden season.

A vibrant California garden showcases a myriad of wildflowers, each boasting its unique color and shape. Bathed in the warm sunlight, the flowers burst into full bloom, creating a picturesque scene that captivates with its natural beauty and diversity.

Flowers

27 Native Wildflowers for California Gardens

A garden full of native wildflowers is a beautiful sight with benefits for the gardener and the ecosystem. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 27 gorgeous native wildflowers for California gardens.

Close-up of blooming Old Garden Roses in a sunny garden. Beautiful pink rose 'Louise Odier', a classic hybrid perpetual rose, displays a charming appearance characterized by its abundant clusters of large, cupped flowers. Each bloom features rose petals, forming a graceful, rounded silhouette. The plant has a dark green, glossy foliage with jagged edges.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden Roses

Many varieties of modern hybrid roses are gorgeous in their own right, but have you checked out old garden roses? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will tell you what you need to know to grow these enchanting shrubs in your garden.