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Mushy stems and dying plants? Crown rot poses a lethal challenge for both houseplants and outdoor plants. In this article, garden expert Christina Conner gives the rundown on what crown rot is, and how to identify and treat this disease
If you grow blueberries on your homestead or plan to add some to your garden line-up, you’ll need to adjust your soil pH. Getting pH levels right will allow your plants to uptake the nutrients they need to thrive. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses ways to adjust your pH, why it’s important, and when to start.
We are fascinated by Calathea ‘Medallion’ because of its intense and detailed leaf colors, patterns, and circadian rhythms, which cause it to fold up its leaves at night for a bit of sleep. Join gardening expert Wendy Moulton as she gives tips on caring for Calathea 'Medallion'.
If you’re looking for a spring-flowering bulb to add to your garden, consider the native camas flower! These low-maintenance spring bloomers send up tall flower stalks that fill your landscape with beautiful color. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn how to plant and care for these unique bulbs.
Window boxes exude old-world charm and enhance the connection between home and garden. They add vertical interest in endless plant combinations for spectacular color, texture, and form. Explore a few window box favorites with garden designer Katherine Rowe for an overflowing display of blooms this season.
If you’re eager to harvest fresh, juicy red berries, you may be wondering how long you have to wait for strawberries to grow. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains strawberry growth stages and offers tips to speed up maturity.
If your strawberry plants are small, pale, and low-yielding, they may not be getting enough light. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains exactly how much sunlight strawberries need to thrive.
Heirloom vegetables bring exceptional flavor and diversity to the garden. With so many rich selections, it’s easy to incorporate history and culture into what we grow and eat. Here, let’s look at a few of the best heirloom varieties to sow this spring. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring a glimpse of our food heritage through mouth-watering heirloom vegetables.
Once you add poppies to your garden, you’ll be hooked. Each variety adds a different kind of magic with its whimsical, papery petals and soft, romantic shades. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich will describe 31 beautiful poppy varieties you’ll want to sow this season.
Roses are red, white, pink, blue, and purple, too! These most popular of flowers are among the most fragrant and widely admired in the world. Gardeners and florists alike understand the allure and attraction of these wonderful blooms. In this article, rose enthusiast Melissa Strauss tells you all about growing and caring for grandiflora roses!
Have your dreams of vibrant tomato harvests become crushed by weak plants? Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she shares nine reasons why your tomato plant may be stunted.
Carrots are a finicky crop, especially during germination. If you’re tired of pathetic root harvests, former organic farmer Logan Hailey unveils the best tricks for growing sweet, crunchy, market-worthy carrots.