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garlic bulbs and cloves

Your guide to growing garlic in winter for a delicious season-long harvest

Your guide to growing garlic in winter for a delicious season-long harvest

How to grow garlic this winter so you have delicious dishes all season long
Green grass with light snow cover

How to prepare your garden for winter in just a few days

How to prepare your garden for winter in just a few days

Prepare your garden for winter in just a few days by following this guide
A close up of several ears of corn

Is corn a vegetable or a fruit? Here’s what we know

Is corn a vegetable or a fruit? Here’s what we know

Is corn a fruit or a vegetable? Here's what we know
White pipe with plants growing from holes in the side

6 crops that will thrive in your winter hydroponic garden

6 crops that will thrive in your winter hydroponic garden

These are the best crops for you to grow in your hydroponic garden this winter
A small basket full of cremini mushrooms

What are cremini mushrooms and why are they so beloved? We’ve got your answers

What are cremini mushrooms and why are they so beloved? We’ve got your answers

Here's everything you've wanted to know about cremini mushrooms, as well as a guide on how to grow them
Calathea leaves on a pink background

6 gorgeous calathea varieties that would make a great addition to any home

6 gorgeous calathea varieties that would make a great addition to any home

Any of these beautiful calathea varieties would be great additions to your home
Row of cacti and succulent plants in pots

3 Los Angeles-based ceramic artists to buy stylish planters from

3 Los Angeles-based ceramic artists to buy stylish planters from

These 3 Los Angeles based artists make unique plant pots that will bring value to any indoor garden
avocados growing on a tree

Are avocados fruits or vegetables? We have your answers

Are avocados fruits or vegetables? We have your answers

Are avocados fruits or vegetables? Here's what we know
Prickly pear by water, with ripe fruit

How to harvest delicious, striking prickly pears for the juiciest yield

How to harvest delicious, striking prickly pears for the juiciest yield

Prickly pears are delicious, but can be difficult to harvest. Here's how to harvest for the best results.
A person holding a lion's mane mushroom

7 types of mushrooms you can easily grow at home and their uses

7 types of mushrooms you can easily grow at home and their uses

Are you thinking about starting to grow mushrooms at home? Here are a few types for you to consider, as well as what they're good for
Close up of a fuchsia plant with red and purple flowers

How to propagate the perfect pink fuchsia plant from a cutting

How to propagate the perfect pink fuchsia plant from a cutting

Share your beautiful fuschia plants with friends and family by propagating using these tips
shady lawn with shrub border

Moss vs grass lawn: The best option to save on time and money

Moss vs grass lawn: The best option to save on time and money

Is moss or grass better for your lawn? Here's what we know
A wildflower garden full of colorful flowers

Create a wildflower garden bursting with color and native plants! Here’s how

Create a wildflower garden bursting with color and native plants! Here’s how

Wildflower gardens are a great way to beautify your land by using native plants. Here are some tips for building your own.
Hands holding compost

How to turn your compost to keep the soil aerated and nutrient-rich

How to turn your compost to keep the soil aerated and nutrient-rich

Turning your compost pile for the best results may seem intimidated. Here's what you need to know.
Ripe tomatoes on a vine

Is tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Let’s find out

Is tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Let’s find out

Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables? Here's what we know
Close up of mushrooms growing

How hard is it to grow mushrooms at home? Here’s what we know

How hard is it to grow mushrooms at home? Here’s what we know

Everything you've ever wanted to know about growing mushrooms
Close up of dark and light green dracaena leaves

Can you grow dracaena from cuttings? Here’s what we know

Can you grow dracaena from cuttings? Here’s what we know

If you've been gifted a dracaena cutting or need to prune your own, here's what we know about propagating dracaena
Hands full of fallen leaves

How to make leaf mulch (and why you should)

How to make leaf mulch (and why you should)

Want to make leaf mulch and don't know where to start? We've got you covered
an assortment of colorful pumpkins

Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable? Here’s what we know

Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable? Here’s what we know

Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables? Here's what we know
A jack-o-lantern outdoors surrounded by fall leaves

How to compost pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns

How to compost pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns

If you want to make sure your pumpkins don't go to waste, here's how to compost them
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4 of the best online sources for seeds and seedlings

4 of the best online sources for seeds and seedlings

If you want to buy seeds and seedlings, but don't know where to start, we've put together a guide for you.
A person holding compost in their hands

3 composting lessons we learned from YouTube channel World Composting

3 composting lessons we learned from YouTube channel World Composting

The World Composting YouTube channel is full of great advice. Here's what we've learned
Scattering bone meal fertilizer over a plant

Curious what bone meal is? Here’s what you need to know

Curious what bone meal is? Here’s what you need to know

There are lots of different types of fertilizer out there. Here's what you should know about bone meal.
Medium-size pumpkin growing on a vine

Gardening 101: How to grow and care for pumpkins

Gardening 101: How to grow and care for pumpkins

Everything you need to know about growing your own pumpkins
Fern growing in a white pot

Here’s how you can help ferns thrive indoors

Here’s how you can help ferns thrive indoors

Ferns aren't just outdoor plants -- they can be brought into your home and thrive. We explain how to help them flourish indoors.
View of a vegetable garden

How to turn down your garden and prepare it for winter

How to turn down your garden and prepare it for winter

Turning down your garden before winter is always a good idea. Here's how to get started.
Watermelon jack-o-lantern on a beach

7 fruits and vegetables you can carve that aren’t pumpkins

7 fruits and vegetables you can carve that aren’t pumpkins

Carve these fruits and vegetables instead of pumpkins for unique fall decor
A grove of olive trees

A guide to growing a thriving olive tree

A guide to growing a thriving olive tree

Your olive tree will thrive if you follow this guide
A hand dropping fertilizer around a seedling

The 5 best soil conditioners we’ve found this year

The 5 best soil conditioners we’ve found this year

We've put together a guide to the best soil conditioner brands you can buy
A small bowl shaped planter with autumn flowers, mainly light green, light pink, and dark pink.

Some houseplants thrive when planted together—here are some winning combos

Some houseplants thrive when planted together—here are some winning combos

These incredible plant combinations will wow any guest.
A clear glass greenhouse with plants inside and around it

Polytunnel vs greenhouse: Which is right for you?

Polytunnel vs greenhouse: Which is right for you?

Although polytunnels and greenhouses serve the same purposes, there are some key differences interested gardeners should keep in mind.
Couch, lounger, and table on outdoor patio

4 poolside table and chair sets we love – all under $200

4 poolside table and chair sets we love – all under $200

A guide to some great poolside table and chair sets to consider, when outfiting your poolside space
An adult's hands cupped around a child's cupped hands. In the child's hands in a plant

Gardening 101: Sustainable practices for your garden this fall

Gardening 101: Sustainable practices for your garden this fall

If you want to introduce more sustainable practices into your garden, here are some ideas to start with.
Close up of a solar pathway light

7 tips for solar landscape lighting design

7 tips for solar landscape lighting design

These are some tips for using solar lighting in your landscape design
Pothos plant in a vase of water with roots

Watch out for these signs of root rot in your plants

Watch out for these signs of root rot in your plants

Make sure your plants are healthy by watching out for these signs of root rot