Gardening

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

An elephant ear plant with broad leaves with wavy and waxy surface attached to sturdy-looking stems

Foliage

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Elephant Ears

Elephant ears, botanically known as Colocasia is a beautiful tropical perennial with dramatic large heart-shaped leaves that resemble an elephant's ear. It thrives in humid climates, adds a bold, lush appeal to ornamental gardens, and is often used as a houseplant. Kevin Espiritu will guide you through how to look after and grow these striking plants.

Can you eat crabapples

Fruits

Can You Eat Crabapples?

If you've ever looked at the colorful fruits on a crabapple tree, a question probably came to mind: can you eat crabapples? Kevin Espiritu answers this common question, with suggestions on varieties and uses.

A shot of a person's hand in the process of inspecting developing herbs that showcases growing basil

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Basil

A rewarding herb with lots of uses, basil is a must for the garden or in pots. In this comprehensive guide, Kevin Espiritu will show you everything you need to know about growing basil, including planting, caring for, harvesting, storing, and varieties of this tasty herb!

A shot of green and red colored fruits that shows how to ripen tomatoes

Vegetables

How to Ripen Green Tomatoes Quickly Indoors

Knowing how to ripen tomatoes properly is essential to getting the most from your harvest. If you've usually got stacks of green tomatoes at the end of the season, you're in the right place. Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu explains how to get perfectly-ripe ones indoors!

A shot of a composition of developing purple flowers called asters

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Asters

Growing asters is a great way to get started in flower gardening. Asters are very easy to grow and a beautiful addition to a summer garden. Kevin Espiritu will take you through all the steps to grow these beautiful flowers.

Red Amaranth microgreens.

Microgreens

How to Grow Amaranth Microgreens in 5 Easy Steps

Amaranth is one of the most visually striking microgreens you can grow. Its translucent violet color pops on the plate and makes an amazing addition to almost any dish. In just ten days, you can harvest some juicy microgreens by following these easy steps from Kevin Espiritu.