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As you embark on your first gardening season, there is no need to be intimidated by complex growing methods. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares 21 seeds that are easy to plant and quick to germinate so you can enjoy fresh food and flowers ASAP.
If you’re looking for a beautiful and low-maintenance perennial for your garden, consider penstemon. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn how to select and care for these native plants.
Thinking about adding a feature tree to your garden? Have you considered a rescue tree? With its stunning spring flowers and beautiful shape and foliage, it is a striking tree to add to your landscape. Master Gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through growing and maintaining redbud trees.
If you are planning a cut flower garden for the coming year, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the spring so your garden is in full swing as early as possible. Here are 27 early-blooming plants that work great in the cut flower garden.
When planning your spring garden, your last frost date provides the best estimate for when it’s safe to seed certain crops. Former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey explains how to find the last frost date for your specific location.
Gerbera daisies are iconic cut flowers that always seem to have a sunny disposition. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon shows you how to grow these daisies yourself so you can always have a vase of cheer on hand.
Are you curious about figs, if you can grow them, and which type to grow? If you love to eat fresh figs and live in a moderate to warm climate, you may be very happy to know you can grow your own figs without much effort! In this article, gardening expert and fig lover Liessa Bowen introduces 31 different fig cultivars available to the home gardener.
Trailing plants have a special role in the world of container gardening. Whether you are looking for a spectacular spiller or a plant that can stand (or hang) alone, here are some beautiful trailing plants that work great in containers.
If you love cut flower arrangements as much as you love growing flowers, a cutting garden is a wonderful project to embark on. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some tips to help you on your way to a successful cut flower garden.
Looking for a fuss-free plant to grow in your home or cactus garden? While there are many aloes, ‘Minnie Belle’ is a small and unique aloe variety. It is a great starter plant for new gardeners and an interesting addition to experienced growers’ collections. In this article, master gardener Laura Elsner will walk you through how to grow ‘Minnie Belle’ aloe.
You may have heard of the mental health benefits of gardening, but did you know that soil is scientifically proven to reduce depression and anxiety? Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the research and explains how you can enjoy better mental health while growing plants.
Aloe vera is known for its resilience, but that doesn’t mean it is invincible. If your aloe vera plant looks black, sad, or withered, you may need to adjust the soil, sunlight, watering, or temperature to bring it back to health. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into common reasons for a blackened aloe and how to fix them.