Grow These 15 Easy Plants For Your Chickens
Chickens need a varied diet to produce the healthiest eggs and keep their fine feathers looking healthy. Chicken mama Melissa Strauss has some plants you can grow for your birds to snack on.
Basil Leaves Turning Brown and Yellow: Causes and Solutions
Basil is a highly rewarding, productive, and easy-care herb to grow. But, it’s also susceptible to common garden problems and has a couple all its own. To avoid declining leaves that deprive us of their bright flavor, gardening expert Katherien Rowe looks at the primary causes and remedies to revitalize the summertime favorite.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Diamond Frost® Euphorbia
Perfect as a houseplant, bedding material, or a potted specimen, Diamond Frost® Euphorbia is a lovely cultivar with graceful stems and dainty blossoms. Its small root system, drought tolerance, and hardiness make it a tough plant for the home garden. Learn to plant, grow, and care for this unique perennial alongside seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Benary’s Giant Zinnias
Big, beautiful, and bountiful, 'Benary's Giant' zinnias are the gold standard for these low-maintenance plants. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss talks about growing these fabulous, mighty bloomers in your garden this season.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For ‘Spicy Globe’ Basil
Basil's flavor and aroma are staples in kitchens worldwide. From Italy to India, recipes rely heavily on this tasty herb to brighten and sweeten sauces and soups. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about how to grow and care for 'Spicy Globe,' a delightfully compact and flavorful variety!
7 Bromeliad After-Bloom Care Tips
Bromeliads are some of the showiest plants in the world! With a wide range of species, bromeliads come in all shapes and sizes. Each species has unique growing habits and flowering periods. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to care for yours and ensure they continue thriving post-bloom.
How and When to Harvest Asparagus
Late spring is asparagus season, when fresh shoots emerge in bundles for two months or so. If you aren’t growing asparagus yet, get planting now to enjoy the slow-to-mature but long-producing perennial in future seasons. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the best timing and how-tos when it comes to harvesting asparagus at peak readiness.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Maiden Grass
Maiden grass is an old-time garden favorite for a variety of outdoor styles. It sprouts thin, dainty foliage from large, arching clumps. Red flowers appear in the fall, and seed heads emerge shortly after for winter interest. If you’re looking for a hardy grass, look no further than this unique variety!
How to Make Your Cut Peony Blooms Last: 7 Tips to Try
Peonies as cut flowers are among the most voluminous and unrivaled in the late spring display. With petal-packed blooms, a light fragrance, and a range of hues from the softest blush to scarlet, the beloved old garden perennials are a bouquet mainstay. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe to explore ways to make cut peonies last longer in the vase and make the most of a short but bloom-filled season.
How and Where to Raise Backyard Chickens: 9 Essential Tips
Whether you're an egg lover or a bird watcher, backyard chickens are a delight! If you've been thinking about raising chicks, there is no better time to get started. Join chicken mom Melissa Strauss for some great tips to help you get started.
9 Reasons to Use Compost as Mulch This Year
Mulch is essential for a healthy garden. It protects, insulates, and feeds the soil, creating an ideal home for budding crops. No matter the plants you’re growing, applying compost as mulch has a wealth of benefits for your yard. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to discover nine top reasons for using it.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Cinnamon’ Basil
If you want to mix up your herb patch, consider growing sweet and spicy ‘Cinnamon’ basil. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares all you need to know about planting and caring for this annual herb.