Do you have an area of your yard or garden you’d like to naturalize? Would you like to learn the joys of sowing wildflowers and reaping the rewards for years to come? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich and learn how and when to broadcast wildflower seeds.
Native plants provide food for wildlife, require little maintenance, and add beauty to the landscape. However, their seeds are sometimes tricky to germinate. Fortunately, many native plants germinate well when they are winter-sown. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn about native plants you can sow in containers this fall.
Keeping up with the humidity needs of orchids and other tropical plants indoors can be difficult. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that thrive in drier environments. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some wonderful houseplants that won't mind dry air at all!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Fill heaving holiday stockings and gift boxes with our favorite Black Friday gardener gifts for that green-thumbed friend or family member!
Cooler weather has us thinking about sweet peas and their delightful fragrance. Sweet peas are a great addition to the garden whether you sow them in the fall or spring. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss will walk you through planting and tending to these blooming beauties.
As our gardens prepare for a winter rest, a little extra protection for favorite borderline perennials may be in order. With extra care, from easy mulch to added insulation, winterizing measures give a good foundation for them to withstand cold weather. Explore winter protection for those too-special-to-lose perennials with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Want to get ahead of the busy spring gardening season? Then start with soil prep! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares seven ways you can get your soil ready for spring right now.
Crocus flowers are bright and beautiful additions to your spring garden. In this guide, garden expert Matt Dursum will show you how to grow them so you get vivid blooms year after year.
When plants bloom in the wrong season, it’s usually caused by stress. Unusually warm, cold, wet, or dry weather can cause unexpected flowering, but there are a few things you can do to buffer these fluctuations. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains potential reasons for abnormal blooming and how to prevent them.
California fuchsias bring an easy-to-grow and drought-tolerant pop of color to your garden. Find out how to grow these beautiful perennials in your garden by reading our expert guide below.
Self-sowing plants are a boon for us gardeners! They reseed themselves so we don’t have to plant them. Some sprout readily with little help, while others benefit from some care to grow their best. Use these seven methods to encourage annuals, perennials, and shrubs to sprout new seedlings throughout your garden.
Although winter frost steadily approaches, it’s not too late to start thinking about next year’s garden! Some simple actions now can help boost your harvests next summer and fall. Now, let’s try these seven easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant and prepare the garden for next year.