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Elegant and aromatic, there are few replacements for lavender in the garden or the kitchen. Pollinators and people love the scent of this charming Mediterranean native. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss how to grow and care for 'Hidcote' lavender.
Basil is a favorite summer herb for its bundles of tender leaves, bright flavor, and easy growth. The more you harvest, the greater the rewards. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in distinctive and unusual basil varieties to add culinary flair and ornament to liven up the edible landscape.
Growing lavender doesn't have to be difficult; it's really quite simple. However, without proper care, the plants can become woody over time. Follow along as gardening expert Melissa Strauss explains how to rejuvenate your woody lavender plant so it will bloom again.
Perennial rhubarb thrives year to year without much care. After many years of thriving, it’ll form a large, knobby rhizome below the soil. You can dig the plant out, separate the roots, and plant the new divisions throughout your garden. Learn how to divide your rhubarb with these nine pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
With cool purple blooms and one of the most popular fragrances around, 'Grosso' lavender is the one to grow if you love the scent of this herbaceous perennial. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through how to grow it in your home or garden.
Cherry pie season is within sight. Grow your own pie cherries at home for the flavorful rewards come summer - unbeatable fresh from the garden. Tart cherries bring other benefits, too, like attracting pollinators, delicate blooms, and cross-pollination with sweet cherry types. Enjoy the bounty with the best cherries for pie with gardening expert Katherne Rowe.
Potted shrubs make a lasting impression with sizeable presence and seasons of dynamic color, form, and foliage. A low-maintenance selection in the right spot means less frequent gardener intervention. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines easy-care shrubs ready for container culture, whether short-term or for the long haul.
Ornamental grasses add beautiful texture to the garden and make attractive borders for paths and beds. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some low-growing varieties that will create perfect borders.
Rose hips are the ripe red and orange fruits that appear after the blooms fade. They contain seeds that sprout into rose seedlings, but are they okay to leave on your bush? The answer may surprise you!
Formal, tidy gardens are out, and messy, wild ones are in! Rewilding your space benefits you, the local wildlife, and the surrounding environment. Make some small changes this year for huge impacts later on. Here, native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares nine reasons to rewild your garden.
If you love heat, these daredevil peppers might be for you. Ornamental in the edible landscape and on the plate, spicy peppers bring unmatched flavor and punch. While the profiles vary, there’s no missing the high Scoville units for the spiciest pepper varieties available. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the hottest of the hot to add kick to the collection this summer.
Roses make good partners to a host of plants, but those with an aggressive spread, extensive roots, or the same pest and disease propensities make less appealing pairings. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring plants not to grow with roses for the best health, vigor, and flowering.