#Samantha#

The best way to grow scotch bonnet peppers starts indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost — trust me, it's the single most important step y...

I come from a family of gardeners, and that’s not just a casual statement — it’s literally in my blood. You might be wondering, does growing up in a f...

If you’ve ever tried gardening in West North Central gardens, you know it’s not for the faint of heart—scorching summers, bitter winters, and wind tha...

If you're looking for cold tolerant perennial flowers that can handle the extremes of North Dakota, Wisconsin, or Illinois, you've come to the right p...

So, you're staring at your sprawling cantaloupe vine and wondering, Should I prune cantaloupe, or just let it do its thing? I've been there myself, an...

So you're wondering how to grow a field of lavender — maybe you've dreamed of purple rows stretching out in the sun, or you've heard you can actually ...

Southeast gardening in July isn’t just about sweating through weeding and watering — it’s your prime window to set up a killer fall harvest. I know it...

If you're looking for a Chinese witch hazel shrub that delivers incredible fragrance and vibrant yellow blooms with minimal fuss, you've come to the r...

You babied your blueberry bushes all spring, only to wake up one morning and find your leaves looking like lace and your buds on the ground. I've been...

If you’re wondering how to grow an urban meadow, here’s the short answer: pick a sunny spot with good drainage, remove your existing grass, sow a mix ...

If you've ever stepped into a garden in the Pacific Northwest, you know it's not just the rain you're fighting — it's the whole ecosystem of munchers ...

When it comes to types of willow, you’ve got way more options than just the classic weeping willow. I’ve spent years working with these versatile tree...

So you're wondering how to throw an Independence Day garden party without losing your mind? Let me tell you — it starts with your own backyard, not a ...