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Assorted leafy greens in dark containers, soaking up the sun's rays, showcasing a vibrant mix of hues and textures. Lush purple and green foliage flourishes, creating a beautiful contrast against the black pots.

39 Delicious Winter Vegetables You Can Grow Indoors

If you’re looking to stay busy growing plants this winter, why not try growing some veggies indoors? Join vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she covers 39 winter vegetables you can grow indoors.

close up of a beautiful violet miltonia orchid bloom.

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Miltonia Orchids

Have you heard of Miltonia orchids? These pretty flowering plants are easy to care for and produce wonderful-smelling flowers. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss explains everything you need to know to take care of Miltonia orchids in this article.

A close-up captures the vibrant beauty of a fiery purple-red poinsettia flower. Velvety, scarlet poinsettia petals unfurl like flames, their edges aglow with hints of fiery orange. Tiny yellow bracts peek from the center, adding a touch of sunshine to the fiery spectacle.

Flowers

Broken Poinsettia Stems: How to Fix Stem Breakage

Stem breakage seems to be the plague of poinsettia growers everywhere, but the fix for this is actually pretty simple. Master naturalist Sarah Jay covers the methods for dealing with a broken poinsettia stem here!

A schlumbergera with browning leaves and no blooms sits in a small pot.

Houseplants

11 Signs It’s Time to Repot Your Christmas Cactus

Does your Christmas cactus look a little tired? While these succulents do not need to be repotted too frequently, it does need to be done from time to time. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will list 11 signs that it may be time to give your Christmas cactus a new pot!

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Bird of Paradise Plants

If you’re looking for an exotic and flamboyant plant with a distinctive tropical appearance, the Bird-of-Paradise makes an excellent garden and house plant. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares all you need to know to grow one of these exciting plants.

Close-up of many potted amaryllis not blooming. Emerging from a bulb, the sprouts of the Amaryllis unfurl into tall, sturdy stems that rise with a graceful curve. The stems bear large, teardrop-shaped buds that hold the promise of vibrant blooms.

Bulbs

Why is my Amaryllis Not Blooming?

Amaryllis are gorgeous garden and interior additions during the holidays and year-round. Follow a few key cultural practices to get your amaryllis to bloom in its first season and beyond. Garden professional Katherine Rowe reviews strategies to keep your plant blooming each year.

Close-up of Poinsettias plants in bloom in a sunny garden. The plant boasts dark green, ovate leaves that serve as a backdrop to its distinctive feature—the bracts. The bracts are modified leaves that come in vibrant pink. These bracts surround clusters of small, inconspicuous yellow flowers at the center.

Flowers

Can Poinsettias Grow Outdoors?

Have you ever wondered if planting your poinsettias in the ground is a good idea? In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses the best way to grow poinsettias outdoors in different climates.

Hoya kerrii leaves cascading on vines, boasting lush, heart-shaped, glossy green foliage. Each leaf is thick and fleshy, exuding a captivating charm. Supported by a sturdy black metal rod, the vines extend gracefully in their growth.

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Hoya Kerrii

Hoya kerrii is a popular succulent known for its pretty, heart-shaped leaves and star-shaped flowers. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss tells you all you need to know to care for one of these fun plants successfully.

Close-up of raised beds filled with fallen leaves in an autumn garden. Raised beds have a metal frame and an oval oblong shape. The leaves are dry and come in a variety of shapes, textures and colors including gold, orange, pink and purple.

Gardening Tips

Can You Use Fall Leaves to Fill Raised Beds?

Those looking to save space and money on soil have probably considered using fall leaves to fill raised beds. But what impact does this have on growth? Gardening expert Madison Moulton answers the question – can you use fall leaves to fill raised beds?

Close-up of rosemary oil in a small glass flask on a wooden board. Fresh branches of rosemary lie next to the rosemary oil. Rosemary has oblong stems covered with slender, needle-like leaves that are arranged in dense, linear clusters. These leaves are small and dark green. Rosemary oil has a golden hue.

Herbs

5 Simple Steps for Making Rosemary-Infused Oil from the Garden

Rosemary is an incredible herb with multiple applications in and out of the kitchen. This article shares a recipe for making rosemary-infused oil from gardener and herbalist PNW Ana.

Close-up of a gardener's hands installing drip irrigation on a garden bed with growing cabbages. The drip irrigation system is a connection of thin hoses to a drip sprayer for watering plants closer to the roots.

Gardening Tips

How to Install a DIY Drip Irrigation System in 9 Easy Steps

If you’re tired of dragging a hose through your garden or looking to cut back on your water bill, drip irrigation could be the solution. These systems may seem complex, but designing and installing a system is simple. Join vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she explains how to add drip irrigation to your garden.

Christmas cactus soil with small pieces of plant placed to propagate them

Houseplants

What’s the Best Soil For Christmas Cactus?

Are you seeking information on the right kind of potting mix for your Christmas cactus? These succulents need well-draining soil to keep them healthy and happy. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will detail what makes the best potting mix for your Christmas cactus and why.

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