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Fall brings a wealth of creative materials for the keen observer, lending itself to warm botanical displays and ways to bring nature indoors. Foraging for fall decor from our gardens lets us relish the details and celebrate the carefree natural beauty of the harvest season.
If you're thinking that this fall is the perfect time to put together a terrarium, you're absolutely right! Enjoy some of the beautiful plants that shy away from the cold this season in the comfort of your own home. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some of the great choices for your cozy fall terrarium.
The soil is alive! Underneath the surface lie worms, microbes, and critters that work in harmony. Don’t till the site and ruin the ecosystem; instead, use these no-till methods to boost your garden soil through fall and winter. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant for expert tips on soil building.
You don’t need tons of space to grow garlic. All you need is a planter! Gather your cloves, find some containers, and get ready to cultivate a successful home harvest. Learn how to grow garlic in pots alongside allium grower Jerad Bryant.
While we often associate hydrangea propagation with a spring activity, we can also accomplish it in the fall with a little extra care to overwinter. Cuttings, ground layering, and division are methods to try early to mid-season. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to add to our hydrangea display with propagation techniques this fall.
It’s best to buy seed garlic from reputable sources. Grocery store garlic may not sprout, as it’s sold for its storage quality and not its sprouting capabilities. Though it’s better to use seed cloves, it’s not impossible to grow garlic from the grocery store! Learn how to do it alongside garlic grower Jerad Bryant.
We love ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas! This wonderfully low-maintenance and adaptable cultivar is popular for a reason. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about the best and most beautiful companions for this great hydrangea.
Winter squashes are rich, nutrient-packed delights in the cool season. Developing all summer, the hefty fruits are worth the wait and store well into winter. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to look for in harvesting winter squash for lasting enjoyment.
Fall is upon us, and the temperature is quickly dropping. It's time to think about bringing frost-tender plants in for the season. Make sure you dig up these herbs and bring them inside so you have plenty for all of those winter soups and stews!
The moon, as an ancient timekeeper and astronomical force, has a bearing on plant vigor for those attuned to lunar gardening. Gardening with the moon phases is about harnessing the physical effects of lunar activity on water draw and gravitational pull. Timing the phases with planting and harvesting yields the juiciest crops and the most robust roots. Here, we explore the historic method and how to try moon gardening in our own landscapes to measure results.
Hydrangea trees stand out from the crowd of shrubs in the home garden. They’re tall, stately, and impressive! Train one yourself, or find one ready-made at your local nursery. Former nurseryman Jerad Bryant shares how to plant, grow, and care for hydrangea trees throughout the year.
Square foot gardening promises maximum harvests from minimal space, but common mistakes can sabotage your yields. These errors range from soil issues to spacing problems, and fixing them makes the difference between disappointing crops and genuinely productive beds.