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Do you have limited gardening space or poor soil quality but don’t want to sacrifice your love of berries? Have no fear! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shows us how to grow blackberries in raised beds and nine pro tips.
Peppers are a low-maintenance fruit crop in the vegetable garden. They are also prolific producers, and you may have more peppers at the end of the season than you know what to do with! Learn how to harvest and preserve all those peppers alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Would you like to grow giant tomatoes but lack the space for a large garden? Leave your worries behind as we delve into the wonderful world of grow bags. These containers are portable, efficient, and reusable, and they help anyone grow tomatoes easily. Follow along with gardener Jerad Bryant as we learn the best tips and tricks for producing plentiful tomatoes in grow bags.
‘Allstar’ is a highly productive, low-maintenance strawberry variety that backyard gardeners love. Its delicious berries and resistance to common strawberry diseases make it an easy pick to add to your garden wishlist every season. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shows us how to plant, grow, and care for ‘Allstar’ June-bearing strawberries.
Love the look of lush tropical plants but live in a climate where it snows? Turns out, many plants can lend a tropical look to your garden in the summertime! In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares some of her top picks for tropical-looking plants that grow in cold climates.
Are you considering adding agave to your garden, but aren’t sure what type of soil it needs? Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about what kind of soil these interesting and useful succulents need.
If you’re gardening in raised beds and want to extend your growing season, consider converting your bed into a mini greenhouse. Briana Yablonski shares how to complete this process with some PVC, a sheet of plastic, and a spare afternoon.
If you live in an urban setting but still want to grow your own vegetables or just enjoy the peace and beauty of a garden, consider a rooftop garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips to help get you on the right track.
Look to ‘Black Krim,’ one of the earliest “black” tomato varieties, for an heirloom tomato rich in color and flavor. This strong performer yields hefty slicing tomatoes in rich rose and deep purple tones. Explore the heirloom qualities and how-to’s of ‘Black Krim’ with garden expert Katherine Rowe.
Have you joined the raised bed garden family and are ready to try something new? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich to hear about why you should and how to successfully grow root vegetables in raised beds.
Are you a Zone 9 gardener who wants to embark upon rose cultivation? Good news! Roses grow happily in this climate. Follow along as gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the proper care of roses in Zone 9 gardens.
Are you looking for a showy, long-lasting flower for your perennial garden? This easy-to-grow plant adds plenty of color to your garden and attracts pollinators, too! In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen introduces the allure of wood betony and how to grow these spectacular plants.