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!

Close-up of ripe fruits on Fig tree. The tree has broad, lobed leaves of bright green color with pale green veins. Figs, the tree's signature fruit, grow directly on the branches and are characterized by a pear-like shape with a small opening, known as the "eye," at the bottom. The fruit has a soft, greenish-purple skin.

Fruits

31 Fabulous Fig Varieties for Your Home and Garden

Are you curious about figs, if you can grow them, and which type to grow? If you love to eat fresh figs and live in a moderate to warm climate, you may be very happy to know you can grow your own figs without much effort! In this article, gardening expert and fig lover Liessa Bowen introduces 31 different fig cultivars available to the home gardener.

In this close-up, a collection of ripe blueberries presents a delightful sight, showcasing their smooth, round forms and gradient of blues. The lush foliage in the background creates a gentle blur, offering a sense of the berries' natural habitat.

Fruits

27 Different Types of Blueberries For Your Garden

Would you like to grow your own blueberries? If you have a sunny spot in your garden, you can grow these delicious fruits and enjoy the attractive plants in your landscape. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 27 tasty blueberry varieties for the home gardener.

A close-up of a Catnip plant reveals lavender flowers surrounded by vibrant green leaves. The background showcases additional leaves bathed in sunlight, adding a warm, natural glow to the scene.

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Catnip

Tired of purchasing old, stale catnip for your kitties? Then try growing this perennial herb at home! Join plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski as she explains how to plant, grow, and care for catnip.

A close-up of Jimmy Nardello Peppers featuring long, tapered red fruits shining under light. Surrounding them, the verdant green leaves frame the peppers beautifully. Below, lush green plants display delicate white flowers adorned with captivating purple markings.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Jimmy Nardello Peppers

If you’re bored with bell peppers, these sweet curled red peppers are perfect for brightening up garden-fresh recipes. They may look like cayennes, but they don’t have any spice. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the details of growing the best pepper she’s ever tasted.

A wood raised bed holds a variety of leafy greens and a trellis system for vining vegetables.

Vegetables

31 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables For Beginners

Are you planning a garden for the first time? We were all beginners at some point, so have no fear! Join small-scale farming expert Jenna Rich as she goes through 31 easy-to-grow vegetables for beginners or those who want to brush up on some basics.