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 shot of bluish-purple flowers of the salvia chamaedryoides

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Salvia Chamaedryoides

Salvia chamaedryoides is a hardy, evergreen perennial prized for its striking, vivid blue flowers and silvery-grey foliage. It is both drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, attracting many pollinators to the garden. Ann McCarron will share all you need to know to grow this resilient sage.

A shot of several crops on a woven basket, showcasing types of corn

Vegetables

5 Types Of Corn And How to Use Them

There are many types of corn, used historically for many different purposes. We explore the diversity of this amazing staple food and how to use the many different types available to home gardeners.

Close up of green mint herb growing in a pot.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mint

If you use mint in your mixed drinks or cook with it, growing mint is a great way to keep it fresh and ready to use! Follow this complete guide to find out how to plant, grow, and care for this useful genus.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Oregano

Growing oregano to add spice to your cooking is a great project for beginner gardeners. It also makes an excellent low-growing ground cover to spill over the rims of containers. Lorin Nielsen walks you through growing healthy plants.