Sweet corn is a signature of summer as much as a juicy watermelon or vine-ripened tomato. The flavor is so much sweeter and fresher closer to picking, making it superior right from our own garden. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores how to grow sweet corn at home for the best flavor and nutrition.
There are two options for starting seeds: sowing them indoors or outdoors. Direct sowing involves planting crops outdoors, and it’s best for plants with sensitive roots. Learn from Epic Gardening founder Kevin Espiritu and the Garden Hermit Jacques Lyakov which crops you should only direct sow.
The gardener's ode to April involves the business of planting and the enjoyment of nutrient-rich, fresh greens and cool season rewards. It means transplanting summer selections as conditions warm and seeing buds and blooms emerge with spring’s real arrival. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores key vegetables to plant in April, including favorite varieties, for enjoyment throughout the warm season.
Scarlet sage brings lively color and vibrant blooms that attract hummingbirds. The North American native is easy care and thrives with little tending in the right conditions. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the merits of the only red-blooming native sage.
If you’ve faced difficulty growing carrots in compacted or heavy clay soils, try growing Chantenay carrots. This group of carrots have short and stocky roots that grow well where other carrots will not. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share how to plant and care for these delicious roots.
Vitamin-packed vegetables are powerhouses of the edible landscape. They bring all the fresh flavor we crave while supplying important nutritional benefits, maximizing their space and worthiness in the garden. As we get sowing and growing this spring, garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top vegetables with loads of nutrition to include in the garden and on the plate.
Are you looking to grow a new and exciting vegetable in your garden this year? Try growing rapini broccoli rabe and discover why European gardeners love it so much. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for this fantastic vegetable.
Leafy lettuce tastes great until it doesn’t! Hot weather forces these tender crops to bolt. They sprout flowers and their leaves turn bitter. One solution is to grow heat-tolerant lettuce varieties. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 15 favorites that excel from late spring through summer.
Growing broccoli doesn't have to be difficult, but there are some important factors to consider if you want a bumper crop of this green veggie. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some mistakes to avoid when growing your own cruciferous crop.
Cole crops fill temperate gardens with lush and edible foliage, flowers, and stems. Broccoli is one of the most widely grown cole crops, and for good reason! It sprouts dense, green heads with clusters of unopened flowers. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in learning how to start this tasty crop from seed.
The nutritional richness and sweet crunch of garden-fresh carrots are within reach. The compact root vegetables take up little space and do well with simple direct sowing. Tuck some into the vegetable bed this spring with selections prime for fresh eating. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top carrot varieties to sow now for that unmatched homegrown carrot appeal.
Although bibb lettuce’s buttery leaves are delicious, they don’t always hold up well in transport. Therefore, growing this lettuce at home is one of the best ways to enjoy this tender crop. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow bibb lettuce from seed to harvest.