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Clusters of fragrant lavender flowers bloom gracefully alongside tall pink hollyhock flowers. The lush green foliage provides a vibrant backdrop, showcasing the delicate petals and adding depth to the garden bed's colors and textures.

Flowers

31 Best Flowers for Winter Sowing

The best time to sow many of our favorite flowers is in the winter. Sound crazy? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she goes through 31 flowers to sow in the winter to get you a headstart on a lovely spring and an abundant summer garden.

Close-up of a gardener's gloved hand holding a rusty nail next to blooming blue hydrangeas in a sunny garden.

Flowers

Myth or Fact: Can You Turn Hydrangeas Blue With a Rusty Nail?

Using rusty nails in your garden to get blue hydrangea flowers is a common gardening tale you may have seen floating around the internet. However, science does not necessarily back these claims. Gardening expert Jill Drago discusses whether rusty nails will help to turn your hydrangea blossoms blue.

Close-up of a flowering Russian Sage bush in the garden. Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is a striking perennial known for its ethereal and feathery appearance. The plant features silvery-gray foliage that is deeply cut and slender, upright stems with numerous tiny, tubular lavender-blue flowers that form long, spiky clusters.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Russian Sage

While you might look at photos of Russian sage and think, wait a second, isn’t that lavender? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she explains how to plant, grow, and care for this slightly confusing but amazingly beautiful perennial shrub.

A cluster of orange calla lilies gracefully reaching towards the sky. Each flower exhibits a unique curve and contour, showcasing the intricacy of its petals as they unfold, creating a mesmerizing dance of color and form.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Calla Lilies

Have you ever seen a beautiful bouquet of calla lilies and thought they must be time-consuming or difficult to grow? Well, they are very easy to care for. Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for this flowering perennial. Even if you live in a growing zone where the ground freezes, you can still grow calla lilies!

A beautiful sloped garden features a natural rock path and swathes of purple and yellow-blooming ground cover plants.

Gardening Tips

19 Tips for Gardening on a Hill or Slope

Wondering how to plant a garden on a steep hill or a slight slope? Well, it’s not the same as growing on flat ground. Check out gardener Briana Yablonski’s tips to help avoid erosion and end up with a beautiful hillside garden.

A close-up of Jimmy Nardello Peppers featuring long, tapered red fruits shining under light. Surrounding them, the verdant green leaves frame the peppers beautifully. Below, lush green plants display delicate white flowers adorned with captivating purple markings.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jimmy Nardello Peppers

If you’re bored with bell peppers, these sweet curled red peppers are perfect for brightening up garden-fresh recipes. They may look like cayennes, but they don’t have any spice. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the details of growing the best pepper she’s ever tasted.

Close-up of a shovel with a dug up part of an invasive plant in a garden. On the grass lie two creamy-white mittens with a green rim. The plant has lush green lobed foliage.

Shrubs

How to Remove Invasive Shrubs

If your property is overrun with invasive shrubs, removing unwelcome plants is the first step in creating a beautiful garden. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski as she covers how to remove invasive shrubs.

By the window, a black-potted succulent thrives with leggy leaves, reaching out in luscious green hues. The foliage sprawls gracefully, cascading in an intricate pattern, adding an elegant touch to the room's ambiance.

Houseplants

Why Houseplants Get Leggy and How to Fix It

Leggy growth is one of the most common houseplant problems, caused largely by incorrect sunlight levels. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains the causes behind leggy growth and what you can do to fix and prevent the problem.

A close-up of an Oregon grape plant showcasing vibrant yellow flowers. The blooms, adorned with tiny buds, illuminate the frame. The leaves, lush green and slightly serrated, complement the blossoms, while the sturdy stems support the delicate blooms.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Oregon Grape

Are you curious about planting and growing your own Oregon grape plant? Oregon grape is a fascinating and useful landscaping plant native to the Pacific Northwest. In this article, gardening enthusiast Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these spectacular plants.

A close-up of goatsbeard reveals delicate, white flowers with feathery petals. The leaves are broad and serrated, adding texture to the composition. The background is a lush canvas of vibrant green leaves, providing a natural setting.

Ornamental Gardens

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Goatsbeard

If you need a showy background plant with feathery floral plumes, goatsbeard is the perfect low-maintenance native perennial. In this article, former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into all the details you need for planting and tending this easygoing, bushy species.