7 Simple Regenerative Gardening Practices You Can Do at Home
Regenerative gardening isn’t just for farmers—it’s for home gardeners, too! Work with nature rather than against it to grow bigger, healthier crops with less effort. Start with these seven simple regenerative gardening practices, courtesy of backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
7 Vertical Gardening Systems That Will Change the Way You Grow
Looking to maximize your growing space? Look no further! These vertical gardening systems allow anyone to grow crops regardless of the size of their yard. Tuck these seven systems throughout the garden to change the way you grow crops this year.
Never Pay for Annuals Again: 11 Easy Flower Seeds to Collect in the Garden
Annuals can be pricey, and buying them every year is a significant investment. By collecting seeds from your garden, you can skip those costs altogether. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss fills you in on which great annuals are easy to collect from.
15 Beautiful Container Ideas That Will Look Good Through Fall
Containers are superb for adding charm around the yard! Stuff them with plants, care for them, and move them as you see fit. Using a simple design called a thriller-filler-spiller trio, we’ll select three plants from the following 15 to make a lush, ornamental container that looks good through fall.
5 Mulching Mistakes That Harm Your Plants
When properly applied, mulch provides benefits ranging from water retention to weed suppression to erosion control. However, improper mulching can harm and even kill your plants. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about mulching mistakes to avoid.
What’s Eating My Lettuce? 7 Common Lettuce Pests
Lettuce is easy to grow in the ground, in raised beds, and in pots, indoors or out. However, the crispy crunch of a fresh leaf is not immune to several pests who may beat us to the goodness. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to scout for and how to stave off common lettuce invaders.
7 Tips for Watering Plants in a Heat Wave
Summer heat waves can devastate gardens overnight if you're not prepared. But simple changes to your watering routine can make all the difference. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists essential strategies for keeping plants alive when temperatures rise.
Edimentals: 13 Best Plants That Are Delicious and Pretty
Edimental is a fun word that refers to plants that are both beautiful, or ornamental, and also edible! From veggies to flowers, join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some plants you can grow to eat and to enjoy looking at.
The Gardener’s Guide to Celebrating the Summer Solstice
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year! Celebrate midsummer by planting crops, flowers, and herbs. Or, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor so far. Whether you’re relaxing or working, celebrate this year’s summer solstice with this comprehensive guide.
How to Plant an Emancipation Garden this Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery and the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas received news of their freedom. This day stands in memory of their legacy. Honor this important historical moment and help create a new future with an emancipation garden this June.
