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Powdery mildew is unsightly, but it’s not the end of the world! This fungal disease rarely causes plant death, though it tends to infect squash and cucumbers late in the growing season. Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage the condition alongside former nurseryman Jerad Bryant.
Supporting our resident pollinators gets a boost with a pollinator hotel build. The simple structures, done correctly, provide safe shelter and nesting sites for essential insects like solitary bees. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to create an extended stay locale to support pollinators throughout the seasons.
Resembling small peanuts nestled in the ground, the peanut cactus stuns onlookers with its cylindrical stems and tiny spines. Bright flowers adorn the stems in the summer, making this plant superb for rock gardens and containers. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for the peanut cactus alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
A kitchen garden is a fun and rewarding way to grow your own fresh food within arm's reach of the kitchen. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about starting a fall kitchen garden. You'll love the holidays even more, serving up the fruits of your labor.
Hugelkultur is a high-yielding permaculture method that builds soil using organic material and debris. Done correctly, it brings lasting results and a sustaining system for growing our favorite crops. Gardening expert Kaatheirne Rowe explores the merits of building our beds now with organic layering for robust growth in spring.
Birds get a bad rap in the garden. The truth is, they’re a crucial part of a healthy ecosystem! They eat pests, plant seeds, and manage debris. Don’t forget them this fall, and consider these 10 dos and don’ts at the end of the growing season.
Fall is quickly approaching, and your trees could use a bit of attention before they enter dormancy. Check in with gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some tips on evaluating the health of your trees before winter.
If you spotted caterpillars munching on fall crops like kale, cabbage, broccoli, and turnips, you’re probably dealing with cabbage worms. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to naturally control these harmful caterpillars.
Are you noticing a white powdery substance on your leaves? You're probably dealing with powdery mildew. Join the Epic crew for tips on dealing with this disease that can affect the health of your plants.
September is a good time to start your cool-weather greenhouse crops. Growing in the greenhouse means plenty of delicious vegetables throughout the winter months. Here are some crops you can start this month that go beyond the leafy greens that we know grow well in the winter.
If you want a spring garden full of flowers, fall is the ideal time to get started. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for a guide to planting now so you'll have an extra floriferous spring garden.
When the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on a chill, most pests go to sleep. But that doesn’t mean it’s time for you to do the same! Master naturalist and experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides tips for your fall integrated pest management regimen.