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A close-up of a cluster of fresh ripe organic red strawberry fruits, nestled together, glistening with dew, promising sweet juiciness with every bite.

Fruits

How Much Water do Strawberries Need?

Strawberries are fairly thirsty plants with shallow roots, so you must water regularly to ensure an abundance of juicy, sweet berries. But how much water do these fruits need, and how do you avoid overwatering? Former organic strawberry farmer Logan Hailey has the answers.

common garden diseases. Close-up of peony bushes affected by disease exhibit wilted, brown-orange leaves with crispy, dry edges, giving the foliage a scorched and unhealthy appearance.

Plant Diseases

23 Common Garden Diseases and How to Treat Them

Pests and diseases can be found in almost every garden. It’s part and parcel of growing plants outdoors, where they submit to the weather and potentially less-than-ideal conditions. However, there are some best practices that can help curtail potential disease issues. Not to mention that if a plant becomes infected, not all is lost! Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through 23 common garden diseases and how to treat them.

Assorted black pots of aromatic herbs rest on the steps of a rustic metal staircase, creating a delightful herb garden display.

Herbs

21 Heat-Tolerant Herbs For Hot Climates

With spring comes welcomed warming temperatures, and for gardeners in hot climates, it’s prime time to start growing heat-tolerant herbs for a summer harvest. There’s no shortage of herbs that can take the heat, and some varieties make great alternatives to those that thrive in cooler seasons. We’ll enjoy harvests by the bunches all summer with the right heat-tolerant herbs. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring heat-tolerant herbs to withstand hot summers.

june vegetables. The eggplant features large, velvety, green leaves and shiny bears, deep purple oval fruits with a rich, glossy finish.

Vegetables

17 Vegetables to Plant in June

June is not too late to plant vegetables! Depending on your climate, this is prime time for direct sowing warm-weather crops and establishing fall seedlings. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey details the best veggies to plant in June.

Oregon wildflowers. Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria showcases finely divided, fern-like foliage and charming white flowers with black markings.

Flowers

21 Oregon Native Wildflowers

Wildflowers delight growers with their colorful blooms each year. Native wildflowers are particularly special, as they provide a wealth of natural resources for gardeners and wildlife. Follow along with native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and discover 21 of Oregon’s best native flowering plants.

The jack-in-the-pulpit features a unique flower with a striped, hooded spathe enveloping a slender spadix, accompanied by three-parted, glossy green leaves.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Are you looking for a unique and highly ornamental native wildflower for your shade garden? Jack in the pulpit is unusual, showy, and surprisingly easy to grow, given the right conditions. Does your shade garden have what it takes to grow a Jack-in the-pulpit? Keep reading to find out!

The backyard orchard features neatly spaced trees with gnarled branches, lush green leaves, and clusters of ripe, red and green apples hanging from their boughs, creating a picturesque and bountiful scene.

Fruits

How to Start Your Own Mini Backyard Orchard

You don’t need a giant farm to grow fruit trees! A mini backyard orchard can produce copious amounts of apples, pears, oranges, and more in the small space of a standard yard. Here’s how to get started with zero experience!

beautiful foliage roses. Close-up of blooming roses 'Father Hugo' which feature gracefully arching stems with finely divided, fern-like leaves and is adorned with abundant, small, pale yellow, single-petaled flowers.

Flowers

15 Roses With Beautiful Foliage

As we plant roses this season, let’s look beyond the blooms (just a little) to the complement of unique leaves. Colorful new growth, delicate leaf shape, and outstanding fall color bring added beauty to the rose garden. Join garden professional Katherine Rowe in exploring roses with beautiful foliage for multi-season interest.