Sweet, spicy, and aromatic, it's not surprising that basil attracts a fair amount of attention from unwanted garden pests. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss is here to help you figure out what's leaving holes in your tasty basil leaves this season.
June is the month for LGBTQ+ Pride! No matter how you identify or who you love, Pride is a month to celebrate your life, your lovers, and your resilience in the face of challenges. Show the world you’re not afraid to be who you are with these seven rainbow designs, from gay gardener Jerad Bryant.
Epic Gardening founder and owner Kevin Espiritu tried seven different potato growing methods to see which is best. The answer may surprise you! Whether you have lots of space or a few containers, you can use these methods to grow abundant potato harvests.
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, it's June, and it's prime time for gardening! Whether growing season is in full swing in your region, or just getting started, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has ideas about what you can plant this month for a bounty of late summer flowers and veggies.
If you’re growing dill in your garden, you may be wondering if you should let it bloom. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn if you should let dill flower.
Don’t let common strawberry invaders scoop your berry harvest this season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines the top strawberry pests to scout for, as well as how to prevent and treat them, to gain the most of the sweet rewards.
Bushy, fragrant, and flavorful are perfect words to describe cilantro. This annual herb thrives in home gardens when the weather is cool and mild. Plant dozens of seeds throughout the growing season for a fresh supply all summer long!
Just because it's summer doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite cool-weather veggies. Broccoli doesn't love hot weather, but several types tolerate it quite well. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss lists some great varieties that can take the heat.
These 15 tomato varieties grow large, round fruits perfect for slicing. There are hybrids and heirlooms, indeterminate and determinate types, and pole and bush forms. No matter your preferences, there’s sure to be a slicer tomato on this list that’s perfect for your garden. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant to check them out!
Caterpillars in the garden can be so frustrating! We don't want them eating our veggies, but no caterpillars means no moths or butterflies. Pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss has some tips on keeping these pests away from your crops without harming them and other beneficial insects.
If you want to enjoy sweet and juicy melons this year, you can direct sow watermelon seeds to get started. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares when and how to plant these seeds in your garden.
Potatoes are one of the easiest root vegetables to grow in the home garden. They sprout from enlarged roots, called tubers, that work like seeds. Because of their unique sprouting process, potatoes may run into snags like diseases, pests, and poor growing conditions. Watch for problems, and try these recommended solutions from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.