8 Secrets to Huge, Juicy Garden Strawberries
Why don’t your garden strawberries look as huge and juicy as the ones at the store? Former organic farmer Logan Hailey shares 8 industry secrets to better strawberry production in your backyard.
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11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This Year
If you crave sweet homegrown berries but your strawberry plants have underperformed in the past, a few tweaks to your growing methods could tremendously improve yields. Strawberry expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey explains the most common strawberry-growing mistakes and how to avoid them this season.
15 Beautiful Vegetables with Ornamental Appeal
If you love to admire and consume beautiful food, join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she discusses 15 beautiful vegetables that have ornamental appeal.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Brown-Eyed Susans
You may have heard of the black-eyed susan, also known as Rudbeckia. But have you heard of its close relative, the brown-eyed susan? This flower is also in the Rudbeckia family and is just as stunning! Once established, it is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and attracts a plethora of pollinators. Gardening expert Kelli Klein walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for this perennial flower.
21 Giant Hostas for Your Shade Garden
Shade-loving hostas are grown for their gorgeous and unique foliage. In this article, organic farmer Jenna Rich will discuss 21 giant hosta varieties for your shade garden.
25 Types of Conifers for Home Landscapes
Are you considering a conifer to spruce up your yard? Conifers come in all shapes and sizes, from majestic towering trees to ground-hugging shrubs. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 25 uniquely different conifers from around the world.
Why Aren’t My Foxgloves Blooming?
It can be troubling and confusing when the plants we expect flowers from refuse to bloom. Foxgloves have such spectacular blooms that gardeners especially look forward to their flowers, and it can be disappointing when they don’t bloom. Read on as gardening expert Melissa Strauss troubleshoots the reasons why your foxgloves might not be blooming when you expected.
5 Types of Chamomile for Your Garden
You probably know chamomile for its cute yellow and white flowers or its use as a relaxing herb. But did you know there are multiple chamomile species and varieties? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn five types of chamomile you can plant in your garden.
Which Growing Zones are in Oregon?
Known for its lush Pacific Northwest forests and abundant agricultural valleys, Oregon is a highly diverse region for gardening. Former organic farmer and Oregon State University extension specialist Logan Hailey outlines everything you need to know about the Beaver State’s growing zones.
7 Benefits of Removing Strawberry Runners
If you want to eat loads of berries this summer, you may need to do some pruning. Strawberry runners suck a lot of energy away from your plants, but former organic farmer Logan Hailey has expert info on why and how you can remove them for higher yields.
21 Best Vegetables to Grow in Raised Beds
Whether you just built a new raised bed or are looking to bring new life into an old bed, you have lots of crops to choose from! Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn 21 of the best veggies to grow in raised beds.
Can You Grow Tomatoes in the Shade?
Do you have a shady spot in your garden where you’d like to grow tomatoes? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich to hear what she has to say about growing tomatoes in the shade.