How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Penstemon
If you’re looking for a beautiful and low-maintenance perennial for your garden, consider penstemon. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn how to select and care for these native plants.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Redbud Trees
Thinking about adding a feature tree to your garden? Have you considered a rescue tree? With its stunning spring flowers and beautiful shape and foliage, it is a striking tree to add to your landscape. Master Gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through growing and maintaining redbud trees.
27 Best Early-Season Flowers for a Spring Cut Flower Garden
If you are planning a cut flower garden for the coming year, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the spring so your garden is in full swing as early as possible. Here are 27 early-blooming plants that work great in the cut flower garden.
How to Find Your Last Frost Date
When planning your spring garden, your last frost date provides the best estimate for when it’s safe to seed certain crops. Former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey explains how to find the last frost date for your specific location.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Gerbera Daisies
Gerbera daisies are iconic cut flowers that always seem to have a sunny disposition. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon shows you how to grow these daisies yourself so you can always have a vase of cheer on hand.
31 Fabulous Fig Varieties for Your Home and Garden
Are you curious about figs, if you can grow them, and which type to grow? If you love to eat fresh figs and live in a moderate to warm climate, you may be very happy to know you can grow your own figs without much effort! In this article, gardening expert and fig lover Liessa Bowen introduces 31 different fig cultivars available to the home gardener.
21 Best Trailing Plants for Pots and Containers
Trailing plants have a special role in the world of container gardening. Whether you are looking for a spectacular spiller or a plant that can stand (or hang) alone, here are some beautiful trailing plants that work great in containers.
How to Start a Beautiful and Productive Cut Flower Garden
If you love cut flower arrangements as much as you love growing flowers, a cutting garden is a wonderful project to embark on. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some tips to help you on your way to a successful cut flower garden.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Minnie Belle Aloe
Looking for a fuss-free plant to grow in your home or cactus garden? While there are many aloes, ‘Minnie Belle’ is a small and unique aloe variety. It is a great starter plant for new gardeners and an interesting addition to experienced growers’ collections. In this article, master gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through how to grow ‘Minnie Belle’ aloe.
Soil Microbes and Health: Natural Gardening Anti-Depressants
You may have heard of the mental health benefits of gardening, but did you know that soil is scientifically proven to reduce depression and anxiety? Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the research and explains how you can enjoy better mental health while growing plants.
6 Reasons Your Aloe is Turning Black and Dying
Aloe vera is known for its resilience, but that doesn’t mean it is invincible. If your aloe vera plant looks black, sad, or withered, you may need to adjust the soil, sunlight, watering, or temperature to bring it back to health. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into common reasons for a blackened aloe and how to fix them.
How to Grow a Magnolia Tree from Seed
Magnolia trees can be propagated via softwood cuttings, grafting, air layering, and chip budding, but why not try your hand at starting one from seed? The reward of the extra time and energy spent is worth it when you enjoy a magnolia tree you started from seed! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through eight steps you can take to do so.