Although pawpaws look tropical, these custardy fruits are North American natives with a short harvest window. Join farmer and native plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn when and how to pick the fruits to enjoy their peak flavor.
Rain gardens increase biodiversity while offering landscape solutions to challenging zones. They slow stormwater, improve infiltration, and filter pollutants, all while enhancing aesthetics. While sunken by design, there’s no reason to limit the interest to the horizontal. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to take the rain garden concept vertically for added applications and appeal.
Figs are one of nature’s best treats, but their harvest window is short! Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn when and how to pick these fruits so that you can enjoy them at their peak flavor.
Wondering what type of grass seed to buy this year? Wonder no more! Here are expert recommendations for the best grasses in each ecoregion. Choose a few new cultivars, or go for a tried-and-true mix that’s dependable. Join lawn pro Jerad Bryant in shopping for the best grass seed mixture for your region.
As parsnips slowly develop underground, it helps to know what to look for in determining when to harvest. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to harvest the root vegetables for peak nutty, sweet flavor.
It’s the end of the growing season, and grapes are turning from green to bright purple. It may be time to harvest! First, look for ripeness. Then, harvest the grapes and preserve them for year-round use. Join backyard grape grower Jerad Bryant to learn when and how to harvest your grapes.
Quince trees are unlikely treasures in a U.S. garden! Their fruit is not available at the grocery store, and growing them is the best way to try them. The trees require care similar to that of apples and pears. Learn how to tell if this rare fruit is ripe for harvesting alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Though Halloween is a few weeks off, now is a good time to prepare your homegrown and store-bought pumpkins for the holiday. Keep them correctly, and you’ll have orange, green, or white fruits ready for carving! Join professional grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to store these fruits so they last through Halloween.
Whether adding a layer of seed to make an existing lawn more lush or to green up a dormant grass during winter, overseeding now is a streamlined way to do both. Grass is quick to grow from seed, and with some preparation, overseeding is one of the easiest ways to promote thicker grass with even coverage. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to overseed grass for quick results this season.
Early fall is prime time to reimagine our grassy spaces. The moderate seasonal conditions offer a reprieve from peak summer heat and provide valuable time for root development before frozen soils. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines garden amendments to improve soil for the best foundation for a new lawn.
Growing vertically brings loads of advantages, from improving plant health and boosting yields to maximizing growing space and offering high vertical interest. From crops to living walls to long-lived flowering vines, gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights the best plants for your vertical garden arrangement.
As the active growing season winds down in the fall, we have the opportunity to support beneficial insects through our end-of-season gardening. Extended flowering, natural leaf drop, and other natural resources provide a foundation for successful overwintering of the essential inhabitants. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to boost beneficials in the fall for a balanced garden system.