The quince may have been the actual “golden apple” of ancient texts, including those featured in Greek mythology and even, as some historians say, in the Bible. Growing a quince tree gives you the lovely ornamental look and fragrance of this apple relative, plus the reward of an autumn fruit with a tropical taste. Garden expert Benita Lee shows you how to harvest these now-rare treats.
Ever wondered how to grow mushrooms right on your countertop? With the right growing kit, it's easier than you think! Discover seven mushroom varieties perfect for home cultivation, offering a fun and rewarding experience without the risks of foraging. Dive into the world of indoor mushroom gardening and enjoy fresh fungi year-round!
It's time to grab your basket and head out to harvest your cool-season crops. As the cold weather approaches, here are nine crops that you can finish or begin harvesting in November.
Leafy greens are essential in the vegetable garden. Make salads, cooked greens, and charcuterie boards without needing to go to the grocery store. You’ll have fresh leaves to pick in your backyard! Discover these 11 cool weather-loving greens alongside seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant.
Newly planted fruit trees need a bit of extra care going into their first winter. They can be more susceptible to frost damage than more established specimens. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss ways you can prepare your tree for the cold months ahead.
After a burst of growth and fruiting all summer, fall strawberry beds need some quick tidying to prepare for winter. Join garden expert and organic farmer Logan Hailey as she digs into five quick steps to clean up your berry beds for disease-free dormancy and a prolific spring.
Keep your dragon fruit healthy through the fall and winter season by ensuring proper pruning, training, and disease prevention. Garden expert Logan Hailey shares seven essential tips for growing dragon fruit in the fall.
Looking to add some berry bushes to your edible garden? ‘Fall Gold’ raspberry bushes have small, golden fruits that are sweet and just a little bit tart. You could plant one shrub, start an entire berry patch, or even use these perennials as a fruit-filled privacy fence. Plant biologist Emily Estep has rounded up all the information you need to keep these shrubs healthy, happy, and covered in berries.
Add gorgeous, frost-hardy ornamental brassicas to your landscape for striking color all winter long. Join garden expert Logan Hailey to learn how to grow the stunning 'Osaka Pink' ornamental cabbage.
In most North American climates, November is a time of rest for gardeners. If you're missing those garden fresh veggies, there are still some crops that you can grow that will soak up the cold weather. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some delicious veggies to grow in November.
If you love to cook at home and grow herbs, I encourage you to dry them so they can help you make delicious meals all season. Herbs make mealtime so exciting, so let’s learn about various drying methods and discuss the 13 best herbs for drying with organic farmer Jenna Rich.
Beets fill garden beds with strappy green leaves and bulbous orange and red beetroots. When is the best time to harvest them? Let’s dive underground to see what types of beets exist and how they ripen. Join seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering these five signs your beets are ready for harvesting.