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The truth about holly leaves – interesting facts you might not know

We've got three interesting facts about holly leaves for you to share with your friends.
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Could electrogardening be the way of the future?

If you've heard of electrogardening or electroculture but aren't sure where to start, we have answers.
A small songbird eating a red berry in the snow

Add these plants to your garden to provide winter food for your local birds

Add these plants to your yard or garden to attract birds throughout winter.
Purple crocus flowers in the snow

These plants should be among the first you plant this year

You don't have to wait for spring to start gardening! Here are plants you can start now.
A garden of flowers and trees

Tired of pesky weeds ruining your garden? Plant living mulch instead!

Weeding by hand can be exhausting. Why not grow living mulch instead?
new growing season pink flowers in snow

Start off the year right: How to prepare your garden for the new growing season

You don't have to wait until spring to start preparing your garden. Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new growing season.
A bundle of freshly harvested red radishes

How to grow radishes for a bountiful and nutritious harvest

Here is a complete guide to planting and growing your own radishes for a delicious garden harvest.
Young plants growing under a row cover

A complete guide to winter gardening with row covers

Gardening with row covers is a great way to extend your gardening season during the wintertime. Here's how to use them.
A basket of zucchini on a wooden table

A simple guide to growing and harvesting your own zucchini

A guide to growing zucchini at home for a delicious harvest.
Several harvested artichokes

How to plant, grow, and care for artichokes, our favorite fleshy green veggies

Artichokes are delicious and nutritious. Here's how to grow your own.
ZZ plant

Are your ZZ plant leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to fix it

Has your ZZ plant started turning yellow? Here's what you need to know.
Spider plant on a table

Make sure your spider plant thrives – starting with the soil

Not sure where to start when it comes to making a soil blend for a spider plant? Here's what you need to know.
A heart succulent with a red fabric background

Plant of the week: Hoya kerrii, the heart succulent

Plant a heart succulent for a cute addition to your home or garden and learn how to care for it.
An assortment of frozen vegetables against a white background

How to properly store and preserve your harvest vegetables in cold storage

A guide to properly storing and preserving your harvest vegetables in cold storage.
Indoor plant collection

Are these common houseplants safe for your cat? Read this guide to find out the scoop

Do you need to know which common houseplants you can keep around your cat? We have answers.
Lucky bamboo

Plant of the week: Dracaena sanderiana – tips for growing the lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo is a charming, easy-to-care-for plant. Here's how to grow your own.
A small collection of houseplants

These are the most popular indoor plants of 2023 – add one or all to your collection

Want to know which plants will be popular in 2023? Here's what we know.
A small jade plant in a white pot

Is your jade plant not blooming? Try this!

Longing to see your jade plant's beautiful flowers? Here's what you can do to help it along.
A pile of butternut squash with one cut in half to expose the inside of the squash

How to cure and store squash for the winter

Don't let your fall squash harvest go to waste! Here's how to cure and store squash for the winter so you can have all the tasty winter soup you want.
Three types of heuchera growing outdoors

Trying to beat the cold? Here are our favorite frost-resistant plants for any climate

When the weather gets chilly, you might wonder if you can grow anything that won't wilt. We have the tips you need to keep your plants alive through the frost.
A hanging maidenhair fern

Everything you need to know about growing healthy ferns indoors

Ferns can add a touch of green to any shady corner. Make sure your ferns are at their healthiest by following these tips.
Growing potatoes in a garden

How to grow potatoes this winter for a delicious harvest

Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow over winter. Here's what you need to know for a successful and delicious harvest.
A person laying out all the materials to fertilize a houseplant

Here’s how often you should be fertilizing your indoor plants

Here's how often you should fertilize your indoor plants and how to set up a schedule.
A gravy boat of Brussels sprouts on a cutting board

A complete guide to growing delicious Brussels sprouts in the winter

Brussels sprouts are the perfect savory side. Here's how to grow them this winter.
A small bear paw succulent in a pink pot by a window

How to care for an adorable bear paw succulent

Bear paw succulents are cute and easy to grow. Here's how to care for one.
A bowl of freshly washed kale

Kale is delicious and nutritious: How to grow your own harvest this winter

Kale is a great, hardy plant to grow in your garden. Here's how to have a successful harvest this winter.
Branches of a zz plant

ZZ plant care: What you need to know about this super forgiving plant

ZZ plants are easy to care for and quick to forgive. This is how to care for them.
Small rounded greenhouse

Small greenhouse tips: 5 ways to make the most of limited space

Limited space doesn't mean limited potential! Here's how to make the most your small greenhouse.
Potted polka dot plant with pink and green leaves

Your complete guide to polka dot plant care – Everything you need to know about this colorful perennial

Polka dot plants are small, cheerful plants. Here's how to add them to your home or garden.
Purple orchids growing in a basket

How to keep orchids alive and growing in your home or office

Orchids are gorgeous flowers that can thrive in your home or office. We offer easy tips for giving this stunning flower the proper care.
Cilantro grown hydroponically

Indoor gardening: Hydroponics growing tips for any plant

Here's a simple guide to starting a hydroponic garden in your home this winter.
Close-up of daffodils in sunlight

4 November garden plants you should consider growing

If you're wondering what to grow late in the fall, here's a guide to what to plant in your garden this November.
Stone house with yard full of golden leaves

4 outdoor gardening projects to focus on this November

Take advantage of the cooler weather and do these four projects this November.
A potted calathea makoyana on a blue background

Why calathea plants are perfect for your home office (and how to care for them)

Add a calathea plant to your home office for a relaxing atmosphere.
Beets laying on a table

Can you leave beets in the ground over winter? Here’s what to know about storing beets for winter

Here's everything you need to know about leaving beets in the ground over winter, including whether to do it.