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A close-up of vibrant red poppy flowers, their delicate petals capturing the sunlight. The sturdy, green stems rise from lush foliage below, creating a beautiful contrast. In the background, lavender blooms of other plants add a soothing touch to the scene.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Poppies

Do you love brightly colored, cheerful poppies and want to grow these pretty flowers in your own garden? In this article, learn all you need to know to grow and care for these famously floriferous plants.

A cluster of delicate white paperwhites blooms indoors.

Bulbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Paperwhites

Paperwhites are beautiful and fragrant flowers that you can grow indoors in winter. These plants need little care and cheer up the winter cold with their pretty blooms. Here, gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to force paperwhite bulbs indoors this winter.

Close-up of bright pink and purple blooming Lupines in a sunny garden. Lupines are tall, striking wildflowers that feature dense, spiky clusters of vibrant, pea-like blossoms. Their palmate leaves are typically composed of several leaflets and provide a lush backdrop to the showy floral spikes.

Flowers

Do Lupines Need Full Sun, Partial Shade, or Full Shade?

Interested in growing lupines but not sure if you have the right amount of sun? Wondering why the lupines you planted last year are not flowering? Lupines have sun preferences that can be tricky to interpret. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros breaks down the different exposure categories and applies them to the Lupinus genus.

A person in a lush garden holds a bright red plastic bucket brimming with kitchen scraps. With care and determination, the individual tips the bucket, releasing a cascade of food scraps into the dark, fertile soil below.

Gardening Tips

Does Burying Food Scraps Produce Results in the Garden?

If you’ve heard burying food scraps in your garden boosts plant growth, you’ve probably questioned if this actually works. Luckily, Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu designed an experiment to get to the bottom of the food scrap mystery. Join vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she dives into what Kevin learned about food scraps.

Close-up of female hands in green gardening gloves planting young radish seedlings on a raised bed.

Gardening Inspiration

26 Best Gifts For Beginner Gardeners

If you don’t have the time, skills, or desire to get your hands dirty, gifting quality tools and supplies is the best thing you can do to support the beginner gardener in your life. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey shares 26 super thoughtful holiday gift ideas for any budget!

A close-up of white Mock Orange blooms reveals delicate petals with a hint of ivory at their core. The glossy, elliptical leaves provide a backdrop, glistening in the warm sunlight.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Mock Orange

Are you a fan of natural fragrances in your home? Are you searching for a low-maintenance shrub that provides early-season blooms? Then Mock Orange is for you! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses this lovely shrub and why it might be right for your garden.

Close-up of Iris sibirica 'Black Joker' flower against a blurred green garden background. The falls, which are the lower petals, are deep maroon-purple with prominent, intricate veins of a lighter purple and golden hue. These falls have a velvety texture and a slightly recurved shape. The standard petals are often slightly lighter in color.

Flowers

15 Varieties of Siberian Iris for Your Garden

Siberian irises are smaller than bearded irises but still produce stunning blooms! These hardy perennials make a great border in your flower garden. But which variety should you choose? Gardening expert Kelli Klein will introduce you to 15 of our favorite varieties of Siberian iris that deserve a spot in your garden.