Rooting petunias in water is a simple way to create more of the vigorous flowering annuals. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to root the summertime favorites in water so we’ll soon have new transplants to infill the display.
If you have a favorite rose, cuttings allow you to propagate the variety for more free plants. Though the rooting process is relatively straightforward, you may hit some snags along the way. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to see why your rose cuttings are dying and learn how to save them.
Chickens need a varied diet to produce the healthiest eggs and keep their fine feathers looking healthy. Chicken mama Melissa Strauss has some plants you can grow for your birds to snack on.
The irreplaceable flavor of fresh basil makes it a must-have in summer gardens. However, overzealous gardeners often get a few things wrong when tending to this popular herb. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares some common basil mistakes to avoid this year.
Basil and rosemary bring the fresh, herby flavor of summer. They also add a wonderful aroma to the garden and carry beneficial qualities for surrounding plants. But while they pair together in the kitchen, they aren’t a set match in the landscape. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores growing the duo together and their better pairings.
Formal, tidy gardens are out, and messy, wild ones are in! Rewilding your space benefits you, the local wildlife, and the surrounding environment. Make some small changes this year for huge impacts later on. Here, native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares nine reasons to rewild your garden.
On May 20th, we observe and celebrate the role that bees play in our ecosystem and in our gardens. Join pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss to discuss some of the things that may be harming bees in your garden, and how you can turn it around to benefit these helpful insects.
Monarch butterflies are always a welcome and magical sight in the garden. These vivid orange beauties are struggling to maintain their population. Join pollinator gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on welcoming these insects into your space and nurturing them.
Memorial Day is a nice time to spend in reflection and gratitude for the freedom to spend our time in the ways that we enjoy. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some projects you can do this holiday to take the garden from spring to summer seamlessly.
Keeping a beehive may seem beneficial for the environment, but is it? Local, native bee populations are in decline, while non-native honeybees are thriving. Starting a pollinator garden may be a better way to help local bees.
We know pistachios are good for us, but did you know their shells also have unexpected benefits for the garden? Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores ways to put all those pistachio shells to good use in the landscape—all the more reason to keep snacking on the nutritious nuts.
Whether you’re rewilding your garden while working within neighborhood guidelines or being courteous of those with more manicured preferences, it can be an uncertain process. A few tips point us in a balanced direction. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to support your garden’s ecosystem without causing a stir (or causing only a good one).