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Latest by Cayla Leonard

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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
A small box full of freshly harvested beets

Planting beetroot? Useful tips you need to know

This is your guide to successfully planting beetroot.
Voodoo lily growing by a mossy wall

Spook out friends and family by growing these plants for Halloween

To make Halloween extra special, we've compiled a list of the spookiest plants to add to your garden this season.
Woman kneeling harvesting tomatoes

How to protect your plants from fall garden pests

The growing season might be ending, but pest season isn't. Here's how to protect your fall garden from pests like slugs, snails, beetles, and cutworms.
Horizontal cordon pattern espalier tree

Your complete guide to espaliering: The unique feature perfect for small gardens

Want to grow trees in limited space? Try espaliering, a unique and beautiful way to grow trees.
A dogwood tree with white flowers in a field

How to plant and care for a dogwood tree

Have you always wanted a dogwood tree in your yard? Here's how to make that happen.
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Should you use ladybugs as a pest control method?

Ladybugs can help you control aphids in your garden. Here's what you need to know about using them as a pest control method.
Brown snail on green fruit

Is Epsom salt good for controlling garden pests?

Pests love to invade your garden, but a solution is Epsom salt. We discuss why this would be great protection for your garden.
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Complete guide to red thread lawn disease: How to keep your yard lush and green

Don't let your lawn be susceptible to red thread lawn disease. Learn how to control and treat it.
A chrysanthemum plant with several round, reddish-pink flowers

Everything you need to know about permethrin garden spray, what it does, and how it helps your garden

What is permethrin garden spray, and what can it do for your plants? We've got the answers to all your questions about this useful garden staple.
Lettuce on a cutting board

Keep your salad fresh all year long – how to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing back

Lettuce is an easy-to-grow garden staple. Here's how to properly harvest lettuce so it keeps growing back.
A pair of ladybugs on a leaf

Will ladybugs eat spider mites? What to know about the cutest natural pest control

Spider mites can be a super-frustrating pest. Here's what you should know about using ladybugs to get rid of a spider mite infestation.
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How to test your new home’s soil to ensure outdoor plants will thrive

Soil testing is important before you start planting and doubly so when you've just moved. Here's how to do it
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Do you need a fence for your garden? What you need to know before deciding

Do you need to put up a fence around your garden? What are some factors to consider? We'll walk you through the pros and cons to get you started.
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A guide for planting lilac bushes, perfect for adding a purple pop to any garden

Lilac bushes are a great way to add a purple pop in any garden. Here's how to plant and care for your own.
Gardener growing some lettuce

How to harvest romaine lettuce you can eat fresh from the garden

Romaine is a delicious and nutritious salad green. After harvesting your romaine lettuce, here's how to regrow it.
Several ripe red raspberries on a vine

Raspberries are a delicious and tart treat: How to grow them in your garden

Raspberries are tasty and easy to care for. Here's how to grow your own raspberries for a perfectly tart spring treat.
Cutworm on a leaf

How to get rid of cutworms that are invading your garden

Cutworms are known for causing massive amounts of damage in your garden. Here’s what you need to know to deal with these invaders.
Yellow and orange nasturtium flowers

Grow nasturtiums from seeds for a stunning garden display

Nasturtiums are bright, beautiful flowers that make a great addition to any garden. Here's when and how to start them from seed indoors.
Vines with white flowers growing on a wooden trellis

How to choose the right trellis for your climbing vines

Not all trellises are the same -- here's how to choose the right one for your plants, and how to fit it into your garden.
Red, green, and yellow bell peppers on a table

Your guide to growing bell peppers, a tasty addition to any vegetable garden

Bell peppers aren't difficult to care for. Here's how to grow your own bell peppers, a tasty addition to any garden.
A young dogwood tree with pink flowers

How to plant a dogwood tree for a beautiful addition to your yard

Dogwoods are beautiful flowering trees. Here's everything you need to know about planting a dogwood tree in your yard.
A cucumber with several slices of cucumber sitting next to it on a white background

How to start cucumber seeds indoors: A complete guide

Cucumbers are a delicious and easy to grow vegetable. Here's your guide on when and why to start cucumber seeds indoors.