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Bulbs

21 Best Bulb Varieties for Sun and Shade

Are you thinking of planting some bulbs this fall and wondering which plants will survive best in your garden? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 21 bulbs for sun or shade that you can plant in the garden now.

Small violas in yellow, red, pink, and white adorn a green salad.

Flowers

19 Edible Flowers for Your Garden

Do you love the idea of using flowers in the kitchen but aren’t sure where to start? In this article, gardening expert and food lover Melissa Strauss shares 19 of her favorite flowers to use in the culinary arts.

a row of lettuce seedlings sprout from a garden bed filled with rich, dark soil.

Edible

How to Grow Delicious Lettuce From Seed 

Lettuce is a vegetable every home gardener should have in their lineup. Follow along with gardening expert and organic farmer Jenna Rich to learn how to start lettuce from seed so you have fresh salads and crunchy BLTs all season.

A close-up of Water Hyacinth highlights its enchanting light lavender flowers. The green leaves, some marred with charming holes, add character and a sense of the plant's journey in nature's intricate tapestry.

Gardening Tips

28 Invasive Plants to Avoid in The Southeast

If you live in the Southeastern United States, you are probably already familiar with some of the most common invasive plant species. Learn to recognize your region's invasive plants so you can keep them out of your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 28 common invasive species of the Southeast and better alternatives for each.

3 recently pulled garlic cloves sit atop the soil of a garden bed on a sunny day.

Edible

Is It Too Late to Plant Garlic? A Zone-by-Zone Guide

If it’s already November and you’re afraid you’ve missed your garlic planting window, rest assured that gardeners in most zones are still safe to plant seed garlic cloves. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has a regional guide to help you determine the best planting time for fall garlic.

A close-up of aphids infesting a green leaf. The tiny green aphids are voraciously feasting on the leaf, leaving a trail of small holes in their wake. The leaf's surface shows signs of damage caused by the infestation.

Garden Pests

11 Types of Aphids Found in the Garden

No gardener wants to deal with aphids, but unfortunately, they are almost impossible to avoid. Gardening expert Madison Moulton takes you through 11 of the most common aphid types found in the garden and how to identify them.

A cluster of ripening blueberries grows on a beautiful red-stemmed blueberry shrub.

Ornamental Gardens

31 Recommended Native Plants for The Northeast

Are you gardening in the Northeast and wondering which native plants to grow? There are plenty of beautiful native plants to compliment your landscape, from ground covers to trees and everything in between. In this article, garden expert Liessa Bowen introduces 31 fantastic native plants for Northeastern gardens.