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Many peonies soak up the sun to power their voluminous blooms, but they also enjoy a bit of afternoon shade protection in warm climates with intense sun. Some selections prefer even more shade. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores peonies that grow in the shade to bring the beloved blooms to our canopy edges.
Early-blooming peonies bring us our fix of full petals and sweet fragrance before other varieties emerge. In a range of tones from soft to bold, the petaled bowls are irresistible. Even the single blooms are petal-packed, and with open centers, they welcome pollinators as a pollen and nectar source. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing, early-blooming peonies to herald warm weather.
Spring can bring unpredictable weather, with late frosts potentially destroying this year’s fruit crop. Thankfully, garden expert Logan Hailey has 6 helpful ways to protect your fruit trees from late frosts.
Are you wondering what gorgeous peonies you should plant for stunning cut flowers? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has a list of the most wonderful peonies for the cutting garden!
Itoh peonies are a hybrid between two top-performing species with drop-dead gorgeous blooms. They bring the best of common garden and tree peonies with fully-petaled globes on strong stems. Versatile across garden scales and growing zones, Itoh peonies are a special addition. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the easy elegance of Itoh peonies and their exceptional landscape rewards.
Exploring plants with kids is so much fun, especially when they can engage their senses! Mom of three and gardener Melissa Strauss shares some adorably fuzzy plants that kids will love to touch and explore.
Whether filling in new or old beds and containers, you’ll want to know the recipe for success. A soil calculator keeps the guesswork away, telling you exactly how much soil, mulch, or compost you need. Follow these simple steps alongside longtime organic grower Jerad Bryant.
Are you already excited for Halloween this year? You may be wondering when to plant pumpkins so they’re ready for the spooky season. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you when to get these ghoulishly large squash in the ground.
Do you want to harvest bountiful asparagus spears in the spring? In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum offers pro tips to prepare your bed for growing asparagus.
Pulling weeds isn't usually a fun part of gardening. We have good news about some of those plants you might be plucking out. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss focuses on some beneficial plants that we commonly consider to be a nuisance.
Native Michigan wildflowers, including bladderwort and dwarf lake iris, make incredible additions to Michigan gardens. They produce mesmerizing blooms and require virtually no maintenance. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the best native wildflowers to grow in your Michigan garden.
Starting cucumber seeds indoors isn’t necessary, but it lets you enjoy crispy cucumbers earlier in the year. Vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski shares when and how to sow these seeds indoors.