Growing basil on a windowsill sounds simple until your plants turn leggy, bolt early, or die from overwatering. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares seven practical tips for keeping windowsill basil bushy, productive, and alive longer than a few weeks.
If you like pounds of delicious fruit, you’ll be happy to learn there are multiple berry bushes to plant in February – and they’re not just blueberries and raspberries! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses seven berry bushes you can plant this month.
As winter winds down, you might wonder what February crops to grow. You’ll be delighted to learn that there are many you can direct sow and many you can start indoors, depending on your climate. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay lists which crops to sow indoors and outdoors here.
Because winter is the dormant season, there are many fruit trees to plant in February. As long as you do it the right way and shelter your tree through the rest of the winter, your tree will produce bunches of delicious fruit. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven trees you can plant this month.
Some herbs need months to reach transplant size, making January the ideal time to start them indoors. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five slow-growing herbs worth starting now for a productive herb garden by summer.
Sweet onions are milder and more versatile than their pungent storage counterparts, perfect for fresh eating and summer cooking. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares five reliable sweet onion varieties that deliver exceptional flavor and performance in the garden.
If you love to grow kale, grow some ‘Winterbor’ kale this season! This F1 hybrid produces plentiful, curly leaves that last through early spring or into late fall. If you need more info on how to cultivate this awesome superfood, follow this guide by experienced gardener Sarah Jay.
Winter pruning is one of the most important tasks for healthy, productive grape vines. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains when and how to prune your vines during dormancy for better yields next year.
You have to know when to direct sow peas for delicious, delectable garden snacks through spring. It doesn’t matter what variety of peas you grow, as long as you get them in the ground on time, you’ll have lots to eat. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, helps you time it right.
Compare the taste of a carrot you grew at home with one from the grocery store, and you’ll find there’s no comparison. If you need a suggestion on which variety to grow, Scarlet Nantes carrots are a great choice. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers everything you need to know about growing them here!
Are you looking for something to make crop rotation simple? Four-year plans make it much easier to rotate crops effectively! The off-season is a great time to sketch out your plan. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, walks you through the rotation process to grow a thriving garden.
There are so many fruit trees and vines to prune in January, and most likely, that includes yours! If you don’t know what kind of pruning to do, or how to do it, fear not. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, walks you through the process of pruning seven fruit-bearing plants.