Long, vibrant days yield flourishing plant growth. Though seeding and early harvests are out of the way, there are some important garden tasks to keep up with this July. In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey shares the most important maintenance practices for midsummer gardens.
July is an interesting month when it comes to gardening. It may feel like it’s too late to plant summer bloomers and too early for cool fall bloomers. It’s actually a great time to get a head start on those fall-blooming plants! Join Melissa Strauss in discovering seeds you can start now for wonderful fall flowers.
Are you looking for some interesting vines to add to your landscape? How about looking into some ornamental native vines? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 15 easy-to-grow native vines and climbing plants that will make themselves right at home in your garden!
Rainbows of peppers could be just months away if you plant them in raised beds in late spring. This warm-weather crop thrives with well-drained soil, full sun, and some secret maintenance tips that will multiply your harvests. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains how to grow abundant peppers in a raised garden bed.
Everyone thinks that tomatoes must be vine-ripened to taste the best, but plucking them before peak redness can actually yield better quality fruits. Garden expert Logan Hailey explains why you shouldn’t vine-ripen your tomatoes and how to find the “sweet spot” for harvest timing.
This staple crop has far more to offer than plain old grocery store spuds. You can grow a tremendous diversity and massive quantity of potatoes in your raised beds as long as you remember these nine tips from garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey.
Raised beds are the perfect place to grow spicy, flavorful garlic. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains the best varieties, growing methods, and industry secrets to amazing garlic every year.
You only have so much space in your garden, and some plants just aren’t worth growing. Whether they’re too big, too messy, or outright invasive, garden expert Logan Hailey explains why she wouldn’t grow these 21 plants again.
Is there a best method for transplanting tomatoes? We’re curious, too. We trialed three commonly taught techniques in the Epic Garden and measured the results. Let’s break them down with vegetable gardener Jerad Bryant.
You’ve probably heard terms like native plants, exotic plants, and invasive species. But do you know what these terms mean and whether or not they overlap? In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen explores some differences between native and exotic species and explains what makes a plant invasive.
Unique and unusual flowers foster creativity in the cutting garden and fresh and dried floral displays. With so many to choose from, incorporating fresh finds is boundless. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring high-performing, unusual cutting garden selections, including twists on old garden favorites, ornamental perennials, and flowering annuals.
Are you interested in smooth skin and DIY products? Join Alessandro Vitale, aka Spicy Moustache, to learn how to turn garden-grown herbs into a healing skin cream.