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A verdant perennial plant thrives under the radiant tropical sunlight, its green foliage radiating warmth. The leaves, petite and shaped like ovals, form a dense cluster, creating a lively and inviting display that captures the essence of a flourishing, sun-soaked garden.

Seeds

When to Start Seeds in Zone 10

If you live in zone 10, you’re fortunate enough to be able to grow plants year-round. Join former farmer Briana Yablonski to learn when to start seeds in zone 10.

native seeds to winter sow. Close-up of a flowering Blue flax plant in a sunny garden. Blue flax (Linum perenne) is a charming and delicate perennial plant that features slender, wiry stems with narrow, linear leaves. It produces an abundance of striking sky-blue flowers that are saucer-shaped and approximately one inch in diameter.

Flowers

25 Native Plant Seeds Ideal for Winter Sowing

Are you looking forward to gardening season starting again in the spring? You don’t need to wait until spring to start gardening. There are plenty of seeds that you can sow in the fall and winter months for new growth starting in the spring. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will introduce 25 beautiful native plants that you can start from seed this winter!

Close-up of a bee feeding on the nectar of a Swamp Milkweed plant (Asclepias incarnata) against a blurred green background. The lance-shaped leaves, arranged alternately along sturdy stems, exhibit a lush green color and a smooth texture. The plant produces striking clusters of star-shaped blossoms in bright pink.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Swamp Milkweed

Are you looking for a pollinator-friendly, low-maintenance pop of pink for your garden? Look no further than Swamp milkweed! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses how to plant, grow, and care for this marsh-loving flowering perennial.

Close-up of Japanese forest grass growing in a sunny garden flower bed. The plant presents a gracefully cascading and mound-forming ornamental grass. Its arching stems bear slender, cascading leaves that are bright green.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Japanese Forest Grass

Are you looking for a well-behaved, beautiful ornamental grass to add texture and movement to your garden? Japanese Forest grass is a shade perennial available in several attractive cultivars for your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton gives pointers on how to plant, grow, and care for Japanese Forest grass.

new years garden. Close-up of two farmers standing next to boxes full of freshly picked vegetables at local farmland. Cropped view with no face, focused on vegetables. The girl is wearing a bright orange blouse and light beige linen trousers. The man is wearing a blue shirt and white checkered trousers. Wooden boxes contain freshly picked vegetables such as cabbage, garlic, lettuce, asparagus, spinach, beets, dill, carrots and others.

Gardening Tips

17 Garden New Year’s Resolutions To Try

January is upon us, and with it a chance to make plans and set goals for the year ahead. Join gardening expert Madison Moulton and try these 17 New Year’s garden resolutions this year to grow better plants, improve your space, help the environment, and give back to your community.

Close-up of blooming Stargazer lilies in a garden, against a blurred green background. It features large, upward-facing blooms with recurved petals that display a rich, deep pink or crimson hue, adorned with prominent dark spots and a contrasting white edge.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Stargazer Lilies

Curious about stargazer lilies but slightly overwhelmed? Hoping to work some into your yard this year, but not sure if you have the right conditions? In this comprehensive guide, certified master gardener Liz Jaros breaks down this much-sought-after lily cultivar and gives you the know-how you need to grow stargazer lilies like a pro.

Four uniquely shaped white ceramic pots aligned neatly on a bright windowsill. Each pot holds different herbs, showcasing a variety of vibrant green leaves and textures against the white backdrop.

Seeds

19 Best Seeds To Start Indoors in Winter

If you’re eager to start planting seeds, these 19 plants are perfect for an indoor start! In this guide, former organic farmer and gardening expert Logan Hailey offers the best tips for properly timing your winter seed-sowing efforts.