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With spring’s warming temperatures comes the melon-growing season and the sweet aroma and flavor unmatched in homegrown varieties. Sowing seeds now, we can enjoy them after a long growing season at peak ripeness—sugary, juicy, and refreshing. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in growing the sweetest, most flavorful melon varieties this season.
Earth Day is a perfect occasion to get kids involved in the garden and teach them about nature and sustainability. Mom of three and gardener Melissa Strauss shares some simple ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family in your own backyard.
Bumblebees are beginning to join the ranks of other threatened species, and they need our help! Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss for some tips on keeping the bumbles safe and welcome in your garden.
Productive vegetables fill your garden with delicious, nutritious, and abundant harvests! Whether you love leafy greens, squash, or unique perennials, there are options on this list for every gardener. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in discovering the 11 most overproductive veggies.
Spring is the perfect time to plant annuals like zinnias, cosmos, and celosia. Join flower farmer Briana Yablonski to learn some planting and care tips that will lead to healthy plants and vibrant blooms.
Do you love growing your food but lack space for a garden? With a few tricks, you can grow plenty of food wherever you live. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you intensive planting tips to grow more food with minimal space.
Peonies will soon awaken for their spring and early summer bloom spectacle. While they’re usually problem-free, they aren’t immune to common garden pests. If you spot signs of stress on your floriferous beauties, scout for the most likely culprits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores peony pests and how to best treat and prevent them.
Small gardens can produce immense harvests! You simply have to ignore the spacing requirements on seed packets. Pack those vegetables tightly, and watch your garden burst at the seams with produce. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 crops that are perfect for overcrowding.
Spring is the perfect time for planting fruit trees. With so many varieties, it can get overwhelming to choose! Here are some of our favorites that are easy to grow and fabulous for beginners.
Are you deciding which vegetables to grow in containers this year? Some varieties will flourish in containers while others will barely survive. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the vegetables you should never plant in pots or containers.
Limited space does not equal limited yields! In this piece, seasoned gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 19 vegetables you can cultivate in 5-gallon buckets, for the edible garden of your dreams.
With pollinator populations in decline, gardens that help sustain them are more important than ever. If you're a gardener in the Southwest looking for native plants to add to your space, here are some great recommendations from beekeeper and gardener Melissa Strauss.