Swiss chard is often a favorite crop amongst amateur gardeners. But finding the perfect Swiss chard variety for your garden can be a challenge, due to each of them being slightly different! In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines 12 different types of Swiss chard, and what you can expect from each of them.
Are you a stonefruit fan? Maybe you prefer the classic crisp bite of an apple instead? When it comes to peaches and apples, there are a few differences, but many similarities, in these popular edible trees. Gardening expert Madison Moulton compares peaches and apples, allowing you to choose which one is right for your garden.
What are the easiest vegetables to grow? If you're a new gardener, there is a wide selection of vegetables to choose from. We dive in and give our top picks for great starter veggies for both new gardeners and old!
For a tangy treat, learning how to grow dill microgreens may be the best answer. These little morsels are flavor-packed and great on food! Kaleigh Brillon will take you through the steps to get the best out of your dill seed.
Night blooming cereus is a very unique plant that's not well suited to every growing zone. Their beautiful blooms make them highly sought after by many gardeners. In this article, recreational gardener Jason White walks through each step you'll need to take in order to plant, grow, and care for night blooming cereus.
Amsonia Tabernaemontana, also known as Bluestars can be a beautiful flowering plant addition to just about any garden. They do contain a milky sap that can be toxic and irritating to humans, but otherwise get along well with many other plants within your garden. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to plant, grow, and care for Bluestar flowers.
Living in the lonestar state provides many different options for the home gardener when it comes to trees. Maple trees tend to do well, and there are several varieties that you can choose from. In this article, we look at 7 different maple trees that you can plant and grow if you live in Texas.
The vanilla orchid is beautiful, but do you know how to grow vanilla beans from that lovely plant? It's a complex process, which is why vanilla pods are so pricey. We delve into this complex topic in this growing guide!
Edamame, or cooked soybean pods, are a popular Japanese snack food. The plants that produce these pods are not difficult to grow with the right conditions. Learn how to grow soybeans at home and you can keep yourself stocked up!
There's a surprising number of flowers that look like sunflowers out there but that don't grow to skyscraper heights. The daisy shaped flowers makes them a popular choice for gardeners. Sarah Jay takes a look at 16 flowers that will enhance any garden landscape.
An alfalfa cover crop can gradually build your soil's nitrogen level through tilling or chop-and-drop. It's a great way to improve soil quality in your garden between seasons. In this complete guide, we cover how this process works!
Are you looking for a bit of fall color in your garden beds? Asters are your answer. These stunning perennials are popular across North America, especially in pollinator gardens. Plant one variety, or choose several of the hundreds in this genus and plant family for a garden full of wildlife and color throughout summer and fall.