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Every gardener tucks potatoes into the ground, dreaming of unearthing pounds and pounds of delicious tubers. But before you can enjoy harvesting and eating your spuds, you have to plant them. In this article, former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski will share helpful tips for planting potatoes.
With a tangy and irreplaceable flavor, rhubarb brightens up pies, jams, and other kitchen treats. The perennial plant is easy to grow at home once you understand some care basics. In this article, gardener Briana Yablonski will explain when to plant and harvest this sour plant.
Thinking about ditching the grass for a more earth-friendly alternative? Want to know a little more about the benefits and drawbacks of installing a ground-cover lawn? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at the pros and cons of replacing a traditional turf lawn with perennial plants and spotlights a few of your best options.
If you are looking to draw more pollinators to your garden, very few plants do the job as well as bee balm. Here, pollinator gardening enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares 17 colorful varieties of this plant for your garden.
Earth Day is rapidly approaching, and what better way to celebrate than to plant a beautiful tree in your yard? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 19 stunning trees to plant in honor of Earth Day.
What do you get when you buy Botanical Interests seeds? Master Naturalist Sarah Jay outlines all the information contained in one of our seed packets and how to read it here.
‘Emerald Green’ arborvitae are commonly planted as hedges or privacy screens. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago explains everything you need to know to plant, grow, and care for these useful evergreens.
Do you want native plants in your garden but fear long lists of growing requirements? Fear not! Many native plants adapt to your local ecosystem and require less care than non-native plants. Gardener Jerad Bryant selects 15 natives for their easy care requirements, their wide range of growth, and their willingness to adapt to new surroundings.
Stevia should be on every culinary gardener’s list of plants to grow. In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton gives you the lowdown on how to get the most out of this sweet-tasting plant.
If you want to nourish Mother Nature while growing food as sustainably as possible, these 7 eco-friendly upgrades are perfect for Earth Day! Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains why and how these simple efforts can make a tremendous difference for local ecosystems, waterways, and waste reduction.
Starting seeds allows you to experiment with the thousands of varieties of plants available and get a jump on the growing season. But it can be difficult to know which seed-starting method to use! Join Briana Yablonski to learn whether you should choose winter sowing, soil blocking, or seed trays.
Versatile blueberries are a must-have in edible and ornamental gardens. If you’re fussy about flavor, gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 13 of the tastiest blueberry varieties to grow in home gardens.