If you loved growing pumpkins this year, why not try to save the seeds and grow them again next year? Instead of buying more, you can attempt to re-create this year’s bounty. The straight-forward process will be even more successful with some pro tips. Plant biologist Emily Estep shares all you need to know about saving pumpkin seeds for next year.
If you've ever admired a swath of tulips running through a gorgeous spring garden, you might need a drift of your own! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some ideas on the best bulbs to choose for your own colorful drift.
Brrr! Winter is coming and so is the first frost. You still have vegetables and herbs in your raised bed garden and you want to help them through the cold spells. Fortunately, there are several tricks you can use to protect your plants from being frozen by the first frost.
When winter rolls around and leaves are long gone from the trees, many wildlife have difficulty finding enough food. Fortunately, many trees continue to feed birds and mammals throughout the winter. In this article, gardener Briana Yablonski shares multiple types of trees you can plant to support wildlife.
Looking to elevate your fall floral displays? Gardening enthusiast and biologist Lindsay Miller introduces the most stunning amaranth varieties that will add heaps of color and texture to your autumn arrangements.
If you garden in a moderate to warm climate, Distylium may be just the evergreen you didn’t know you needed. The architectural shrub fills a variety of roles and does so effortlessly. If attractiveness, reliable performance, and little to no maintenance sound appealing, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a review of how to grow these well-rounded specimens.
Sweetshrub, with ornamental flowers and foliage and a delicate, fruity fragrance, is worthy of a spot in the garden. The native shrub is a robust grower with multiseason appeal, valued not only for its unique, carefree beauty but also for its adaptability and value to pollinators and wildlife. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the many merits of Calycanthus.
Cranberries make the delicious juice you find in grocery stores. But can you grow cranberry plants at home? They have some cultivating challenges but can thrive in home gardens with the right treatment. Learn what cranberries need alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Frogs are great garden helpers and give us valuable information about the health of the surrounding environment. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to uncover the advantages of attracting these amphibians and some tips on making it happen.
With winter on the horizon, fall is the best time to dig bulbs that are susceptible to cold damage. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about five bulbs, tubers, corms, and rhizomes you should dig up now.
Knowing the optimal time to dig up your flower tubers can help you protect your plants for the growing season ahead. In this article, gardening enthusiast Lindsay Miller delves into the details to keep your beloved blooms thriving year after year
Autumn is the ideal time to add soil improvements. They’ll start to break down this season and continue working slowly during the cool months. In spring, you’ll enjoy fresh, crumbly dirt that’s prime and ready for new seedlings! Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to see the 13 fall soil amendments you should add today.