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The garden gets pretty sparse in November, especially in cooler climates. For fall planting, frost-tolerant flowers are the way to go. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss shares some cold-tolerant flowers that will bloom around Thanksgiving for a centerpiece that wows your guests.
You grew a gorgeous crop of strawberries this year in your greenstalk planter, but what now? How can you winterize your planter and keep those roots safe for next year? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some great tips for you!
Fall is here and winter is on the way. What should you do with your raised beds to get them ready for the cold? Whether you’re a four-season gardener or getting ready to go dormant for the winter, year-round gardener Liessa Bowen offers 11 practical tips to help you prepare your raised garden beds for the upcoming cold.
Learn how to compost your Halloween pumpkins for an environmentally friendly option that keeps those heavy gourds out of landfills. Organic farmer Jenna Rich gives us tips on how to do so safely and with a touch of fun.
With so many bulbs to choose from in the fall, how do you decide which is right for you? If you’re after something unusual and eye-catching, you’ll find the answer on this list. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 15 unusual bulbs you should plant in your garden this fall.
Asian greens are popular worldwide tor their versatile flavor and rich nutrition. With quick-gorwing qualities and a preference for the cool season, now is the perfect time to plant the leafy culinary stars for prolific yields. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring favorite crops with wide appeal.
Just because fall is here, you don’t have to give up on your flowers. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn helpful tips for extending your fall flower harvest and keeping your plants healthy so they can produce more blooms.
You’ve probably seen the unique intricacies of Romanesco broccoli while perusing seed catalogs and passed on them because they look complicated. But I assure you, if you’ve mastered growing broccoli or cauliflower, you’re ready for this adventurous vegetable! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she attempts to convince us all to grow it while teaching us how to care for it successfully.
Whether you’re an orchid expert or trying your hand at growing the exotic beauties, adding a long-blooming specimen to the collection increases the joy and diversity they offer. Some yield months of color, from easy-care varieties to more esoteric specimens. Explore the intrigue of long-flowering orchids with gardening expert Katherine Rowe for an extended display.
Sweet, round, and juicy beets are autumn’s gift to the gardener! They’re an ideal crop for baking, fresh eating, or boiling. Harvest ripe ones at the right time, and you’ll enjoy peak flavor and impeccable textures. Learn when to pick them alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Gardening enthusiast and biologist Lindsay Miller shares 11 essential tasks to tackle in the garden before the snow flies. Grab your gloves and get started - your garden, and your future self, will appreciate it!
Do the botanical terms used in plant naming confuse you? You’re not alone. Many gardeners, particularly beginners, avoid the seemingly complicated world of plant names. But gardening expert Madison Moulton is here to simplify them, explaining the differences between terms to help you become a better gardener.