Garlic is a must-have crop in the vegetable garden! It loves the sunshine and excels in raised beds, containers, and borders. Plant it in the right spot and it’ll reward you with gigantic heads in summer. Learn where to put your cloves for growing success alongside seasoned garlic grower Jerad Bryant.
When it comes to turnips, there’s more than meets the eye! Don't be deceived by this humble root crop. Gardening enthusiast and biologist Lindsay Miller shares 21 types of turnips to grace your garden this fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Since radishes prefer cool weather, spring and fall are the perfect seasons to grow these crunchy root vegetables. While many radishes grow well in both spring and fall, some prefer one season over the other. Join farmer Briana Yablonski in learning radish varieties to plant in spring and fall.
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.
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.
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.