Hellebores often emerge when frost is still abundant in cold gardens! While nursery cultivars are diverse, growing hellebores from seed offers a challenging reward—you’ll find new, unique hybrids! Join longtime hellebore gardener Jerad Bryant in learning to grow these lovely flowers from seed.
Planting a seed is more than a gardening task—it’s a way to honor past generations of farmers, gardeners, and horticulturalists. Seeds contain genetics of past plant generations, and the plants they sprout represent hundreds of years of plant breeding. These crops we enjoy today are the fruits of Black Americans’ cultivation.
Why wait weeks for sprouts to appear when you can watch them grow? The paper towel seed-starting method is easy for beginner and advanced gardeners alike. Learn how to reuse common household items to sprout all sorts of seedlings, from lettuce to chili peppers.
Social media is filled with gardening advice, some good, and some bad. Telling the difference can be tricky. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 9 social media gardening trends that actually work and are worth trying.
If you want to grow milkweed from seed, winter sowing is one of the easiest methods. Join farmer and native plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn how to winter sow milkweed in a few easy steps.
Are your plant’s roots sticking out of the soil? Depending on your plant, this may be normal or a sign something’s wrong. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers why this is happening.
It’s seed-starting season! Or nearly so, depending on your climate, selections, and sowing preference. Some species benefit from specific elements to spur germination, and we can replicate these to accelerate conditions in our setups. Garden expert Katherine Rowe looks at seed germination methods to explore now for a jumpstart on spring growing.
Damping off is nothing short of disheartening, but with a fresh start, the next round of seedlings can thrive. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to prevent the fungal disease from the get-go when seed-starting this year.
Are you ready for a new gardening challenge this year? Why not ditch the soil and try growing your favorite vegetables hydroponically? In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the best vegetables to grow in your hydroponic garden this year.
Coffee grounds can be great plant food if you use them right. If not, they may hurt your plants. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you common coffee ground plant mistakes and how to avoid them.
Much like their tomato and pepper relatives, eggplants are quick and easy to grow from seed. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has everything you need to know about sowing and cultivating these tasty nightshade crops.
Do you want to grow your food in a more sustainable and space-saving way? Hydroponics may be the answer. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows why you should try hydroponic gardening this year.