9 UNIQUE SHRUBS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT

Kristina Howley, Proven Winners® ColorChoice®

Falling in love with a new plant is one of the best feelings you can have as a gardener. Over time, your plant choices reflect your personality. Perhaps one of these plants is the missing puzzle piece for your space, making it even more unique to you and your style.

PERFECTLY PEACH VARIETIES FOR 2024

Delilah Onofrey, Suntory Flowers

Looking for color inspiration? Try Peach Fuzz, the Pantone Color Institute’s new color of the year. Pantone 13-1023, Peach Fuzz, is a warm, cozy shade that creates a welcoming ambiance. Here are six peachy picks from Suntory Flowers.

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR SPRING

Power Planter

After a long winter, your garden needs a refresh to get it ready for the spring growing season. When is the best time to start this process? As soon as possible! Ready to learn how to prepare your garden for spring planting?

FIVE WAYS TO ENJOY YOUR WINTER GARDEN

Therese Ciesinski, GardenSMART

It’s challenging to find the beauty in plants in their dormant state. But if you live where winter means months of bare stems and dull colors, you must adjust your thinking, or the cold months will feel like they go on forever. Here are five ideas for doing that.

I LIKE BIG LEAVES AND I CANNOT LIE

Dan Heims, Terra Nova Nursery

Hey campers, today we are going to look at the BIG picture. Currently we are introducing three new-to-you foliage plants with the bonus of showy flowers! Too many plants of a fine textured habit tend to merge into one scramble. With BIG leaves you add visual contrast. I use the term, “one plus one equals three.” You get a stronger effect by adding a bold statement. 

BLOOMING MEADOWS: ABANDONING LAWNS FOR WILDFLOWERS

Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market

The popular trend of turning lawns into wildflower meadows continues to grow each year. This is largely due to the threats against declining pollinator populations due to invasive plants, disease, and pesticide exposure. We now know the vital role wildflower meadows play in maintaining a sustainable future.

WHY WON'T MY FIRE STAY LIT?

Leroy Hite, Cutting Edge Firewood

You’ve gathered your friends for a cozy night in. You have all the ingredients for fireplace s’mores, you have hot cider at the ready, and now your fire won’t stay lit!?! For a good fire, you need three elements: fuel, oxygen, and heat. If your fire won’t stay lit, it’s likely due to missing one of these three things.

HOT NEW HOUSEPLANTS FOR 2024

Justin Hancock, Costa Farms

Discover new and cool houseplants to add life, beauty, and color to your home. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite new varieties for 2024. 

MEET THE 2024 ANNUAL OF THE YEAR

Heather Blackmore, Proven Winners

Cue the drummer! We have a catchy riff with the chops to make your garden sing. Let’s give a round of applause to Proven Winners’ 2024 Annual of the Year™ - Supertunia Vista® Jazzberry® petunia. In this article we’ll show you how to work these cool blooms into your container and landscape designs with tips for helping it hit those high notes all season long.

5 WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER GARDEN THIS YEAR

Therese Ciesinski, GardenSMART

Skip those New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier and get more exercise. Instead, think about the actions you can take this coming year to make the garden that lives in your imagination a reality. Here are five gardening resolutions to consider.

THE USDA PLANT HARDINESS ZONE MAP AND YOUR GARDEN

Park Seed

As gardeners, we know that understanding your climate zone is crucial to having a thriving garden. For over a century, the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map has been a trusted tool for gardeners across the United States. However, the map has recently changed.

CARING FOR PLANTS OVERWINTERING INDOORS

Melinda Myers

Tropical plants, succulents, and other plants that are not hardy often end up indoors for the winter. It usually starts with one or two that you just can’t part with or are concerned you won’t be able to purchase next year. Since you are taking a couple of plants in for the winter, why not add a few more? 

GARDEN TOOLS AND GEAR

Home Garden Seed Association

It’s a fact: good gardeners need good tools. Here are a few of our suggestions for tools that will make you a better gardener.

BIRDS IMPLEMENT MULTIPLE TECHNIQUES TO SURVIVE WINTER

Wild Birds Unlimited

From food consumption to feather adjustments and shivering, birds use a variety of techniques to stay warm during winter. We can play a vital role during cold conditions. At these times, a reliable supply of food can mean the difference between life and death for a bird.

SUNSCALD ON TREES

Therese Ciesinski, GardenSMART

Sunscald happens to tree bark due to sudden changes in temperature. On sunny winter days with snow cover, the sun heats the bark. The living cells in the tree break dormancy and begin to grow. Then when temperatures fall below freezing at night, this tissue doesn't have enough time to harden off, and dies. Learn more...

A REFRESHING DRINK MADE WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS

Eric meets Abby Powell, a beverage mixologist, and comments that no great meal is complete without its complementary beverage. Abby has put together a beautiful cocktail and walks viewers through how she makes this wonderful drink. Watch the video...

TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN GROWING AND FORAGING WHAT WE EAT

In this episode GardenSMART fires up the stove while harvesting the garden for a farm-to-table feast. In so many ways, exploring food is one of the most tangible ways to enjoy the garden. Learn more...