Gardening

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

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.

Close-up of Frosted Explosion grass in a garden. This ornamental grass prized for its unique appearance is characterized by delicate, arching foliage with a frosted, silvery-blue hue. The grass features thin, thread-like leaves that radiate outward from the center in a graceful, fountain-like manner. The grass produces feathery, plume-like flower heads.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Frosted Explosion’ Grass

Frosted explosion grass bursts into the warm season garden with feathery plumes that shine in the summer sun. Its fine texture and showy seeds are prized in floral arrangements. Grow frosted explosion grass quickly from seed to enjoy its unique “filler” qualities in the garden bed, planted container, or floral design. Garden professional Katherine Rowe explores the captivating features of Panicum ‘Frosted Explosion’ - an easy-care annual to brighten the garden this summer.

A kaleidoscope of Cosmos unfurls beneath the summer sun, captured from above. Feathery purple, pink, white, and yellow petals dance in the gentle breeze, their vibrant hues a stark contrast to the lush green carpet below.

Flowers

How to Grow Cosmos From Seed

If you’ve never sown cosmos from seed, let this be your year! They’re great for beginners and easy to do at home. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she walks us through how to start these pretty wildflowers from seed.

Slender stems of wild columbine plants gracefully sway, supporting red flowers that dance in the breeze. Lush green leaves form a verdant backdrop, contrasting beautifully with the fiery blooms of the columbine.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Wild Columbine

Featuring striking tubular flowers and semi-evergreen foliage, this branching perennial deserves a place in your garden. Organic farmer Jenna Rich explains why you should add them to your lineup and how to easily plant, grow, and care for them.