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A vibrant tulip blooms grow in a clear glass vase, with visible roots and bulb base submerged in water, slender green stems rising to hold bright, cup-shaped petals.

Bulbs

How to Grow Tulip Bulbs in Water Indoors: 7 Easy Steps

Tulips are happy signs of spring with their graceful cupped blooms in a rainbow of colors. Enjoy their cheer indoors by forcing them in water (also a sweet gift!). Follow a few steps for easy success with garden expert Katherine Rowe to get your tulips growing in water.

A Sesamum indicum plant with a soft pink, tubular flower and green, serrated leaves, growing on a slender stem.

Gardening Inspiration

11 Seeds to Plant in Honor of Black History Month

Planting a seed is more than a gardening task—it’s a way to honor past generations of farmers, gardeners, and horticulturalists. Seeds contain genetics of past plant generations, and the plants they sprout represent hundreds of years of plant breeding. These crops we enjoy today are the fruits of Black Americans’ cultivation.

Arching stems with smooth bark bear lush, rich pink blooms with layers of delicate petals, set against vibrant green, slightly serrated foliage—the perfect roses to order in February.

Flowers

17 Collector-Favorite Roses to Order In February

From modern hybrids to old garden roses, award-winning favorites with high performance are an asset to any collection. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores rosarian-favorite roses to add to our own gardens, perfect for ordering this month.

A shot of a cluster of white flowers that showcases what to do with paperwhites finished blooming

Bulbs

What to Do With Paperwhites When They’ve Finished Blooming

There’s a lot of talk on the internet about what to do when your paperwhites finish blooming. Some gardeners throw them away, while others try to get them to bloom the following year. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you what to do with paperwhites when they’ve finished blooming.

A bonsai-style Adenium obesum with thick, twisted roots and white flowers, growing in a round clay pot.

Houseplants

21 Houseplants That Like Low Humidity

Most homes have average or low humidity levels, especially in arid climates. Tropical houseplants won’t thrive in these regions; plants like cacti, succulents, and vigorous vines are ideal. Avid houseplant grower Jerad Bryant shares these 21 best houseplants for dry sites.

A cluster of white orchid flowers with pink vines and lips sits atop rosettes of green leaves in a white pot on a light enough windowsill.

Flowers

5 Signs Your Orchid Isn’t Getting Enough Light

Orchids rely on plenty of light to bud and flower. The amount of light each species needs varies, but it relates to all aspects of their growth. Learn what to look for as garden expert Katherine Rowe explores telltale signs that an orchid isn’t getting enough light. Fortunately, this one is easy to correct!

Multiple Phalaenopsis plants with pale yellow petals and pink streaks arranged on metal racks, showcasing thick green leaves at the base.

Flowers

How to Grow Orchids in Water

Orchids and water have a complicated relationship in captivity. But did you know that you can indeed grow your orchids hydroponically? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through ways to do it!

A gardener's gloved hand uses tweezers to inspect germinated seeds on a damp paper towel inside a clear container placed on a wooden table.

Seeds

How to Germinate Seeds on Paper Towels in 7 Steps

Why wait weeks for sprouts to appear when you can watch them grow? The paper towel seed-starting method is easy for beginner and advanced gardeners alike. Learn how to reuse common household items to sprout all sorts of seedlings, from lettuce to chili peppers.

Low-growing Culantro plant with sharply toothed green leaves and tiny spiked flowers atop tall stalks.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Culantro

If you love Caribbean cuisine, you’ve probably tried culantro. This fragrant and nutrient-dense herb brings out the flavors in many dishes, such as recaíto from Puerto Rico. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you how to plant, grow, and care for culantro.