Creepy crawlies aren’t always a bad thing. Spiders are garden workhorses, aiding your growing efforts in many surprising ways. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the benefits of having arachnids in your garden.
Looking for a tough plant to fill that sunny spot in the garden? Lewisia is the perfect candidate. Plants in this genus have particular growing requirements, and a little care and attention during planting will help them establish themselves. PNW grower Jerad Bryant breaks down how to grow and care for the two best species for the garden, Lewisia cotyledon and Lewisia columbiana.
Heirloom varieties of the fruits and vegetables we know and love all have a story to tell. Whether it’s that they came overseas over a hundred years ago, have been grown by generations of family members and passed down, or stored in dormancy for years and recently revitalized, heirlooms offer us a piece of the past. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses 21 of the best heirloom tomato varieties you can grow this season.
If you’re having difficulty deciding on a snapdragon variety to add to your garden this season, you’re not alone! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses 35 beautiful snapdragon varieties you should try.
Bring the tropics to your home with this fun and low-maintenance houseplant. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich tells us about the dos and don’ts of planting, growing, and caring for arrowhead vines.
Wondering where that pretty patch of variegated, flowering ground cover on the side of your house came from? Beginning to worry that it might take over your whole yard if you don’t do something to stop it? Goutweed is a problem plant for many gardeners in North America, but it can be eliminated if you’re committed to doing so. In this article, master gardener Liz Jaros tells you how to identify goutweed, discusses the problems it creates, and suggests some tried and true methods for getting rid of it.
Is a new kitchen garden on your list of things to add to your garden this year? A French potager is a beautiful way to add edibles to your garden. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will share her tips on how to design a French potager kitchen garden.
While some gardeners think you need to keep your veggies and flowers separate, many flowers grow great in vegetable gardens! Adding flowering plants to your veggies increases beauty, attracts beneficial insects, and adds new plant families to your space. In this article, gardener Briana Yablonski shares the 21 best flowers to plant in your veggie garden.
Every gardener tucks potatoes into the ground, dreaming of unearthing pounds and pounds of delicious tubers. But before you can enjoy harvesting and eating your spuds, you have to plant them. In this article, former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski will share helpful tips for planting potatoes.
With a tangy and irreplaceable flavor, rhubarb brightens up pies, jams, and other kitchen treats. The perennial plant is easy to grow at home once you understand some care basics. In this article, gardener Briana Yablonski will explain when to plant and harvest this sour plant.
Thinking about ditching the grass for a more earth-friendly alternative? Want to know a little more about the benefits and drawbacks of installing a ground-cover lawn? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at the pros and cons of replacing a traditional turf lawn with perennial plants and spotlights a few of your best options.
If you are looking to draw more pollinators to your garden, very few plants do the job as well as bee balm. Here, pollinator gardening enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares 17 colorful varieties of this plant for your garden.