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Why You Should Eat Invasive Plants – A Tasty Way To Control Unwanted Species
Eat invasive plants for nutrition and their amazing varied flavors, but be sure to properly identify the plant and know how to eat it.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types Of Cabbage – Different Cabbages To Grow In Gardens
There are many different delicious varieties of cabbages available to grow. But which one is right for your garden? Find out.
By Amy Grant
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Try These 7 Small Flower Bed Ideas For Big Blooms In Compact Corners
Looking for easy wins in your flower beds in the year ahead? Make room for these gorgeous small flower bed ideas – and you’ll see big results in the smallest spaces
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Herb Gift Ideas That Will Inspire Foodies And Green Thumbs To Raise Their Culinary Game
Aromatic herbs are delightful to grow and infuse flavor into endless dishes, making for a wonderful gift theme for keen home cooks and passionate gardeners.
By Melanie Griffiths
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10 Christmas Cactus Problems Solved: Diagnose Common Issues For Healthy Flowering Plants
Is your Christmas cactus underperforming or in poor health? Diagnose and correct common problems affecting holiday cacti to keep them thriving and blooming.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Fancy Christmas Flowers Other Than Poinsettias? Try These 6 Joyful Blooming Alternatives
The holiday season seems synonymous with poinsettia plants, but if you’re keen to broaden your festive floral horizons, why not try these cheerful holiday bloomers?
By Amy Grant
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How To Make A Christmas Cactus Bloom – And Then Bloom Again For Double The Flowers
The ever-popular Christmas cactus needs a little encouragement to produce stunning tropical blooms over the holiday season, especially if you want them twice.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Winter Composting Shortcuts: 5 Easy Ways To Fill Garden Beds And Pots In Time For Spring
Don't stop composting over winter. Supercharge your pile with these quick, clever techniques that will get beds and pots ready to plant come springtime.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Rosemary Decor Ideas: Try These 5 Creative And Tasteful Ways To Decorate With Rosemary
Have you only ever used rosemary as a garnish with the festive turkey? These rosemary decor ideas will fill your home and gifting horizons with fragrant new possibilities
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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9 Contemporary Small Garden Ideas – Maximize Style With A Modern Design
Some simple conceptual ideas can transform even the tiniest plot from humdrum to dream design. Try these 9 contemporary small garden ideas to modernize your plot
By Amy Grant
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5 Best Plant Identification Apps – Most Accurate Tools To Help You ID Plants
An ID app is only as good as its database. Some are a bit costly, some have ads or free trial offers, some are citizen-driven. Maybe offer some valuable input of your own.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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4 Trailblazing Garden Brands To Support On Small Business Saturday And Beyond
Discover some of the most exciting independent garden brands that deserve to be championed not just on Small Business Saturday – but every day of the year.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Womanswork - Strong Women, Strong Gloves
Have you heard of Womanswork? They're a woman-owned business that's been empowering women (and making gardening gloves) for over 35 years.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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8 Low-Maintenance Trees With Wow Factor: Plant These Easy-Care Landscape Heroes
Discover low-maintenance trees with maximum impact – these leafy beauties require only minimal care, but their rewards are plentiful.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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10 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas That Will Inspire Gardeners To Be More Sustainable
Give more consciously this holiday season with our hand-picked selection of sustainable and eco-friendly gifts, from perfect plants to the latest gadgets.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Winterizing Raised Beds: How To Protect Your Raised Bed Gardens In Winter
Keeping raised beds protected in winter will ensure that you can hit the ground running in spring. Our guide to winterizing raised beds will help you get ready
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Norfolk Island Pine Care: Expert Tips For A Lush, Tropical Tree Indoors
Caring for a Norfolk Island pine as an indoor plant requires a few specific conditions, but is well worth the effort. Here's how to do it.
By Heather Rhoades
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How Often To Water Poinsettias For Lush, Lovely Plants The Whole Holiday Season
Poinsettias are made to last, and yours can too if you know the secret. Here's how to keep your thirsty plant drinking well after Christmas.
By Teo Spengler