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Berries are some of the best fruiting crops to grow in containers! Whether you like juicy, sweet strawberries or tart blackberries, you’ll want to fertilize them properly for optimal harvests. Learn how and when to feed your berries alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
While lily of the valley delights with fragrant little bell blooms in late spring, its aggressive spread and difficult control are less charming. Widely adaptable, the woodland wildflowers now span much of the Northeast, Northwest, and upper Central U.S., with the capacity to displace native plant communities. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores lily-of-the-valley alternatives to grace the woodland in their own ornamental and ecological style.
Watching your carefully tended onion crop suddenly send up flower stalks can be frustrating for any gardener. But understanding why onions bolt and how to prevent it can save your harvest. Garden expert Madison Moulton explains the 5 main causes of onion bolting and what you can do to stop it.
Are you growing cucumbers this season? So are we, and we know how important it is to give our cukes good neighbors. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about what you shouldn't plant near your cucumbers.
Hanging baskets and their prominent vertical locations bring high visual interest. They’re at their best in full color, instantly embellishing the look or punching up the color scheme. When you have a selection that flowers for months, or even performs as a houseplant over the winter, you’ve made a lasting investment in enjoyment. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing varieties for the longest-lasting hanging basket flowers through the summer.
Cassava, or yuca, is a delicious root vegetable from tropical regions of the world. It grows well in warm gardens with long, hot summers. Though it requires some care to grow properly, homegrown yuca is well worth the effort! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for this giant perennial vegetable.
Eggplants are prolific producers, and supporting their vigorous stems brings advantages for healthy growth and fruiting. To protect the yield and boost quality fruits, garden expert Katheirne Rowe outlines reasons to stake eggplants, which ones benefit, and simple installations to do the job.
Although cucumbers have a reputation for being easy-to-grow and prolific vegetables, insects can still take them down. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about some common cucumber pests and how to deal with them.
Sometimes hoyas need a little help to make them bloom. If you have one of these interesting plants, there are things you can do to facilitate the flowering process. Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some valuable tips.
Container-grown eggplants yield diverse fruits for easy enjoyment from the pot to the plate. The pretty fruits on manageable forms suit container culture. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow the nightshades across garden spaces in the ease of a pot.
Cucumbers, with their bright, tubular blooms, rely on bees and other insects for pollination. Without a strong show of visits, fruiting lessens in number and quality. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores when and how to hand-pollinate cucumbers for the greatest number of crisp, cool rewards this summer.
Summer brings tons of life to the garden, and it also brings hurricane season, which can be difficult to contend with. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some tips on prepping your garden to withstand damage from a severe storm.