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While many people think of kiwis as tropical plants, hardy kiwis make a great addition to many temperate gardens. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski as she shares how to plant, care for, and harvest for this unique vining plant.
California is the third largest state and top agricultural producer in America, but it includes a huge diversity of landscapes. Former organic Farmer Logan Hailey explains the diversity of growing zones in California and what plants you can grow in the Golden State.
If you are looking for a long-lived, flowering shrub that can tolerate a wide range of conditions, baptisia is a widely hybridized and beautiful option. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares 15 of her favorite varieties.
If you’re looking for a wonderful new flowering plant for your cottage, wildflower, or cutting garden, Orlaya is a stunner that will certainly fit the bill. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares how to grow this amazing annual in your garden.
Crown of thorns plants are eye-catching and exciting to look at, as well as easy to care for, and make great houseplants. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you all you need to know to care for your own crown of thorns.
Purple Bell Vine is a stunning climber that blooms for a long time and won’t crowd out other plants in the garden. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares all you need to know to grow this eye-catching vine in your own space.
Is it even summer if the aroma of basil doesn't waft through the garden? Join me, organic farmer Jenna Rich, as I discuss 19 of the most flavorful basils for your garden.
The Chelsea chop is a method of pruning perennials used to delay or extend the flowering season, but can you simply chop all your perennials and get these results? Some plants benefit greatly from this method, while others suffer or it isn’t conducive to their growing habit. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through 15 plants that benefit from the Chelsea chop.
Are you wondering which witch hazel variety would work best in your landscape? There are an amazing variety of witch hazels to choose from. These beautiful winter-flowering shrubs will brighten your landscape before most other plants begin to show signs of life. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 11 beautiful witch hazel shrubs that you can grow in your garden.
If you are looking for a fast-growing vine filled with flowers that bloom all summer, look no further than Black-eyed Susan vine. This attractive vine can be grown in containers, up fences, and up and around other structures in your garden. Certified master gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through how to grow versatile and beautiful black-eyed Susan vine.
It’s about time to start thinking about what tomato varieties you’d like to grow this season. One of the most important factors to consider when selecting tomatoes is their disease-resistance package. Come along as organic farmer Jenna Rich lists out some of our 15 favorite and most disease-resistant tomato varieties.
Looking to make sowing seeds as budget-friendly as possible? Gardening expert Madison Moulton gives you seven expert tips for seed starting on a budget.