Edible

Learn all about edible gardening to improve your health, save on groceries, and reconnect with nature. Our detailed guides show you how to grow food!

A close-up of creamy pink garlic cloves planted in rich, dark brown, loose soil.

Edible

Do these 5 Things Before Planting Garlic

Garlic planting time can sneak up on growers as we’re busy cleaning up our summer gardens and preserving our bounties for fall and winter, but it’s crucial to get ready for garlic to guarantee a successful harvest next season. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses five things you must do in preparation for planting garlic.

A tall, sturdy stem supports clusters of vibrant green Brussels sprouts nestled between broad, glossy leaves, ready for harvest.

Vegetables

How and When to Harvest Brussels Sprouts: 11 Pro Tips

Not sure about exactly when to harvest Brussels sprouts? How do you get the most out of each plant, and how do you do so without causing damage? This long-season veggie is a bit different from its other brassica cousins. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through a series of tips to make sure you’re on the right track.

October crops like radish feature short, sturdy stems supporting broad, textured green leaves, with bright red, round roots peeking slightly above the soil, signaling a crisp harvest.

Edible

17 Crops You Can Plant in October

Not sure what to plant next as the days get shorter and the first frosts approach? There are probably way more cool-weather crops you can plant in October than you realize, even if you live in a fairly cold zone. Now is the time to start brassicas, root veggies, and tons of salad greens. Plant biologist Emily Estep lists 17 crops you can plant in October to give you some ideas.

Vivid red, spiky petals emerge in clusters from tall, thin stems, creating a bold contrast against the green leaves in the background.

Herbs

9 Native Herb Alternatives to Aggressive Mint

Although we love using mint in delicious teas, juleps, and mojitos, it’s a weedy non-native herb! Its aggressive nature threatens North American ecosystems where it crowds out beneficial species. Plant these 9 native herbs instead to boost biodiversity in your yard today! Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering the best mint replacements you can plant this year.

A vegetable garden in Zone 8 featuring beds with vibrant Swiss chard, tall onion greens, varied lettuce, feathery fennel, mounded potato plants, and lush pepper plants, among other crops.

Vegetables

How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Zone 8

Ready to start your Zone 8 garden? There’s lots to consider where temperatures and humidity levels are high, but have no fear! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares her best tips and tricks for starting a vegetable garden in growing Zone 8.

Close-up of various herbs, including rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, and basil, displaying a mix of woody stems, narrow green leaves, and broad, aromatic foliage in an autumn garden.

Herbs

19 Herbs That Thrive in the Fall

Fall is prime for growing fresh herbs, and they bring a flush of flavor. With summer’s heat behind them, many herbs experience renewed vigor as temperatures cool and before the growing season slows. Enjoy the bounty with fresh clippings and by drying selections for savory winter cuisine. Propagate your favorites to overwinter indoors for spring transplanting. Explore tasty fall favorites, both annual and perennial, with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Vegetables

How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Zone 7

Starting a garden in a mild to warm climate is much different than in a colder region, so we’re here to discuss it. Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares her best tips and tricks for starting a vegetable garden in growing Zone 7.

Close-up of a wooden raised bed with a young apple tree growing, surrounded by fallen ripe pink apples with a rounded shape and waxy, shiny skin, in a sunny garden.

Fruits

Grow Fruit Trees in Raised Beds: A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you want to grow delicious, high-quality fruits at home, but your ground soil can’t hack it? You can successfully grow fruit trees in raised beds, and we can help! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses growing fruit trees in raised beds, best practices, and popular varieties to consider.

Close-up of a ripe apple fruit among green foliage, showing a brown rotting hole caused by pests.

Fruits

What’s Eating My Apples? 13 Apple Tree Pests to Watch For

Is your apple tree under attack? From common aphids and spider mites to the proverbial worm in the apple, there are a surprising amount of pests that could be the culprit. Management may be simple or somewhat challenging. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through 13 different apple tree pests, including how to identify them and how to treat them.