For greatest success, gardeners form a plan for spring, including some of the best perennials. Winter sow these seven perennial plants for years of blooms that form the backbone of an ecologically friendly garden. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses how to do it here.
Many popular houseplants need bright, indirect light to thrive, but understanding what that actually means can be confusing. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to create the right light conditions using windows, curtains, placement strategies, and supplemental lighting.
Winter is a great time to start seeds. Toilet paper rolls make great containers for those who want a sustainable, zero-waste option to do it. There are a few particulars to consider if you want to go this route. Thankfully, experienced gardener Sarah Jay has used this method before.
Have you ever heard that houseplants refresh air in homes and offices? While there is contention about whether this is the case, it doesn’t hurt to add a few plants to indoor spaces. If anything, they’ll refresh the interior with their color and presence. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has seven plants you can grow indoors to liven up the space.
Clean orchid leaves make your plant healthier and happier. But new orchid growers might not have the best idea how to clean them. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, provides tips on how to have shiny orchid leaves all year long.
Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to propagate, and growing them in water is simple and rewarding. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to root spider plant plantlets in water, creating new plants without soil or complicated equipment.
Yellow, weak microgreens are a common frustration for new growers, but the problems are usually easy to fix. Gardening expert Madison Moulton identifies five common causes of poor microgreen growth and explains how to solve each one for healthier, more vibrant harvests.
Dealing with houseplant pests is frustrating, but prevention is far easier than treatment. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares nine strategies to keep your houseplants bug-free, from quarantine protocols to natural pest deterrents.
If you’re new to gardening, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to tools. Thankfully, at Epic Gardening, we’re experts on the matter. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has an essential guide to the best garden tools for beginners.
Every year, we gather our seeds and starting supplies to start the spring garden. If we’re dealing with old seeds or hard-to-germinate ones, we can use a fun trick to save ourselves some space and money! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through why and how to pre-sprout seeds for more success in spring.
When should you direct-sow native plant seeds? Winter and fall are the best times to do it! Gather your native seeds, and get your substrate ready. Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 7 native plants seeds you can sow in the cold.
Fresh salad greens in the middle of winter might sound impossible, but with the right setup and variety choices, January can be a productive month for growing. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to grow a salad garden in January, whether you're gardening indoors, in a greenhouse, or outside in milder climates.