The time to order garlic is steadily approaching! Unlike most crops, you plant garlic in the fall for a midsummer harvest. Cultivating it requires some planning. Get ahead of the curve and order one of these 13 favorite garlic varieties of the Epic Gardening team.
Champagne grapes have intensely sweet berries perfect for fresh eating and cooking. These miniature grapes pack more flavor than their size suggests. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to grow these delightful table grapes successfully.
Deadheading is a productive August garden task that prompts the next flush of flowers in repeat bloomers. This month is the last opportunity for many of us to clip faded blooms for a final round of color before frost, and before encouraging reseeding. Gardener Katharine Rowe outlines the top flowers to deadhead now and why it benefits the selection.
Alternative lawns are all the rage! They’re great for lawn lovers who don’t want to have to fertilize, water, and mow grass so often. Clover lawns are superb, as they feed pollinators, are drought-tolerant, and fix nitrogen in the soil. Learn how to plant one yourself with these seven easy steps.
Late summer is a good time for planting shrubs to get them established before the winter cold sets in. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about some of the beautiful shrubs that are great for August planting.
The wonderful world of heirloom tomatoes includes everything from plump beefsteak tomatoes to small, juicy cherries. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few key tips for growing delicious heirloom tomatoes.
Tomato staking seems straightforward until your plants start falling over or developing problems from poor support. These common mistakes can ruin an otherwise healthy crop, but they're easy to avoid once you know what to watch for. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to stake tomatoes properly.
With a mix of dynamic shrubs, no landscape need be boring. Even adding one or a few unusual selections tailors the aesthetic and boosts curb appeal, not to mention pollinator and wildlife support. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in unusual shrubs to set the garden apart.
The late summer garden makes way for new plantings that bridge the warm and cool seasons. In August, fast-growing crops give a successional round of fresh, nutritious vegetables to enjoy in a flash. Join gardener Katherine Rowe in quick and easy crops to start this month for a swift turnaround.
Late summer is prime for some perennials to get a refresh. With August cutback, we may get another round of flowers, manage for shape, keep the look fresh, and limit the spread of diseases. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at certain perennials that benefit from a light touch this month.
The Midwestern U.S. is a hotbed for native perennials that offer ecological services and multi-season appeal with high color, texture, and the energetic buzz of pollinators. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores superlative native perennials to incorporate into Midwest gardens for a well-rounded garden system.
Licorice mint, botanically Agastache rupestris, is a U.S. native perennial plant that thrives in the garden. Hummingbirds love the blooms, and pollinating insects visit them, too! Cultivate this shrubby plant in your yard to enjoy its flowers and the wildlife they attract.