21 Popular Plants You Should Only Grow in Pots
Some plants simply do not play nice in the garden for one reason or another. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 21 plants that are better off in pots if you simply must have them.
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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Madder Root
If you’re into the world of natural dying, madder is one of the best plants for vibrant red dye. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow this plant at home.
Can You Propagate Store-Bought Mushrooms?
If you love both mushrooms and growing your own food, you may have wondered whether or not you can propagate store-bought mushrooms at home. In fact, it turns out that you can. Plant biologist Emily Estep will explain how mushrooms propagate and how you can mimic the process, ultimately harvesting your own fresh stock for little to no cost.
27 Tropical Plants That Thrive Indoors
If you don’t live in a tropical climate, many plants won’t work in the garden. But, lots of tropicals grow very well in the home. Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss talks about some of the best tropical plants to grow indoors.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Pineapple Sage
Are you looking for a showy perennial to attract hummingbirds and add some summer flare to your flower garden? Pineapple sage is a vibrant, showy flower that’s perennial in warmer climates and easily grown as an annual in cooler zones. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these spectacular plants.
Why Is My Clematis Wilting?
Awaiting the exotic blooms of clematis only to have its delicate stems mysteriously wilt is disconcerting. With some sleuthing, taking the best action to correct or reverse the causes is within reach. Explore common causes of wilting in these perennial flowering vines with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
10 Thrillers, Fillers, and Spillers For Stunning Container Displays
Containers give us the freedom and creativity to arrange plants around color schemes and themes. They attract pollinators while enchanting the garden with dynamic color and interest across multiple seasons. Join gardener Katherine Rowe in reviewing winning plant selections that thrill, fill, and spill for gorgeous pots and containers.
A Beginner’s Guide to Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Garden Tools
Much like a chef has a favorite knife, every gardener has a favorite tool. The key to their longevity and effectiveness lies in how well they’re taken care of. Well-maintained and cleaned tools also limit disease spread in the garden, leading to healthier and happier plants. In this article, gardening expert and hori-hori aficionado Christina Conner shares some of her top tips for taking great care of your garden tools.
12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This Summer
With so much information and conflicting advice, starting a garden can be overwhelming. Fortunately, most errors are easy to avoid and fix. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey helps you avoid the biggest beginner gardening mistakes this summer and what to do instead.
Why Is My Lavender Wilting?
We associate lavender with waves of purple blooms, silvery foliage, and a sweet herbal scent wafting in the air. Wilting or drooping plants dash our expectations. With some easy inspection, we can take the best action to correct the causes. Explore common causes of wilting in these herbaceous perennials with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Pentas
Charming and vibrant, pentas light up the garden and lure pollinators with their abundance of nectar. Beekeeper Melissa Strauss has the information you need to grow this bee and butterfly favorite.
5 Unique Ways to Deter Pests From Your Garden
There comes a time in the growing season when all the pests seem to have arrived, and we feel like we’re part of an endless cat-and-mouse game of chase. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares five unique ways to deter pests from the garden so you can enjoy all the fruits of your labor.