CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF GARDENSMART ON A CRUISE TO SPAIN, FRANCE, AND ITALY WITH HOST ERIC JOHNSON

All Aboard Travel, Dreams and Destinations, Explora Journeys

GardenSMART is celebrating 30 years, and we would love to have you join us for a special cruise along the Western Mediterranean coastline! Travel with Eric Johnson, nationally known garden expert and host of the PBS show, on a weeklong voyage.

SPIREA GROWS UP: WHY THIS GARDEN WORKHORSE DESERVES A FRESH LOOK

Natalie Carmolli, Proven Winners® ColorChoice®

Anyone who has spent time in urban areas has seen spirea. It rings parking lots, anchors foundation plantings, and lines suburban walkways. There's a reason for that: spirea is one of the toughest, most forgiving shrubs you can plant.

AH, RAIN AND A CALM IN THE STORM OF AUGUST ACTIVITY

Dan Heims, Terra Nova

Hi campers! Finally, a break in the weather! Cool, moist air is drenching our gardens. I’ve been on the tail of a whirlwind. Meetings with the Perennial Plant Association, Cultivate Trade Show, the FarWest Trade Show, and the Garden Communicators Convention have left me depleted! It’s all in the game of seeing what’s new in technology and especially what’s new in plants. 

SEVEN SPECTACULAR FALL COLOR FAVORITES

Kathleen Hennessy, Monrovia

Fall is a season of magic in the garden. As the temperatures dip, foliage and blooms can take on a whole new look. From glowing golds and rustic reds to moody purples and dark dramatic charcoals, there is a hue for every landscape design. 



TANTALIZING TROPICAL ANNUALS

Delilah Onofrey, Suntory Flowers

Public gardens are among the best places to discover fresh ideas and inspiration. Their horticulturists continually experiment with new combinations, displays, and educational experiences that help visitors see plants in exciting ways. One of my favorite examples is the storied Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

CAN A GARDEN CHANGE YOUR LIFE? DISCOVERING THE PROFESSION OF HORTICULTURAL THERAPY

Kelly Warnick, AHTA

Several years ago, I unexpectedly encountered a healing garden for the first time. During my loved one’s lengthy hospital stay, I wandered downstairs and discovered a very special green space. I did not know it then, but that garden would change my life.

HOW TO DESIGN AND PLANT A GARDEN BED FROM SCRATCH

Susan Martin, Proven Winners

Designing and planting a garden bed from scratch is a straightforward and worthwhile process that’s easier than you might think. The key is to start with a goal, develop a plan and then follow it step by step. We’ll walk you through the basics you’ll need to know before you begin.

REMEMBER TO SMILE WHEN PRUNING THIS FALL!

DRAMM

As fall approaches, it's the perfect time to prune your plants and prepare them for the dormant winter season. Fall pruning helps remove dead or damaged branches and encourages healthier growth in the spring. But to make sure you're doing it right, the key is to use your tools properly.

THE YEAR OF THE FRONT YARD: BRINGING EVERYDAY LIFE TO THE FRONT OF THE HOME

Brad Hileman, Deckorators

For years, the backyard has been the undisputed star of outdoor living—our private retreat for lounging, hosting, and unwinding. But a new movement is beginning to take shape, and it’s changing the way we think about home from the very first glance.

GIBBS GARDENS' UNIQUE SEPTEMBER: AUTUMN BEGINS BUT SUMMER LINGERS

Barbara Schneider, Gibbs Gardens

As 2026 moves into September, autumn begins but summer lingers, creating a unique, once-a-year blending of seasons. In September Gibbs Gardens’ Seasons of Color overlap, providing visitors with inspiring views of nature’s transition at its most colorful.

SEPTEMBER IN THE GREENHOUSE: CELEBRATE THE HARVEST AND PLANT WHAT COMES NEXT

Angela Drake, BC Greenhouse Builders

September is one of the sweetest months in a greenhouse. Tomato vines are heavy, peppers are finally showing their true color, and cucumbers seem to appear overnight. Almost every visit ends with another full basket.

WAYS TO PROLONG YOUR FLOWERS: BEGINNER-FRIENDLY DRYING METHODS

GrowJoy

Fresh flowers don’t last forever, and it can feel disappointing to watch vibrant bouquets fade so quickly. But the beauty of flowers doesn’t have to end when their vase life does. With the right drying techniques, you can hold onto their color, shape, and charm for months—or even years.

COLD HARDY ROSES FOR BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS IN COLD CLIMATES

Jackson & Perkins

Cold hardy roses give northern gardeners more choices, including fragrant flowers for cutting and varieties that bloom throughout the season. Start with a rose rated for your growing zone, then choose the color and flower style you love.

CHANGES CAN BE TOUGH

Wild Birds Unlimited

Birds are in transition. Parental duties will soon be a memory. For many birds, old and worn feathers are giving way to a fresh set of new plumage. For molting birds, growing an entire body of new feathers is intense. During a four-to-eight-week process, the need for protein, the main component of feathers, is through the roof!

START WITH THESE FLOWER SEEDS IN FALL TO GET EARLIER BLOOMS NEXT SPRING

Park Seed

September in the garden feels like it’s winding down. But between gathering the last bouquets and clearing summer beds, there’s an opportunity to begin something new: next season’s flowers.

GROWING GARLIC - FALL PLANTED FOR SUMMER HARVESTING

Ashleigh Smith, True Leaf Market

Garlic is a very easy and rewarding crop to grow. Plus, it is perfect for gardens of every size! Garlic bulbs are often overlooked by home gardeners because they are fall-planted, unlike most traditional vegetables and herbs. Garlic requires a cold period to form its bulb.

PREPARE THE LANDSCAPE FOR THE CHANGE OF SEASONS

Melinda Myers

As summer comes to an end, it’s time to prepare landscapes for fall and winter. Proper fall care helps increase plants’ winter survival, supports pollinators, and promotes the overall health, longevity, and beauty of a landscape.

EQUIPMENT HELPFUL FOR OLDER GARDENERS

In this video, Eric talks to Kirk Hines from A. G. Rhodes in Atlanta, Georgia, about selecting the right tool for the job for people that might have a limited range of motion. Watch the video...

THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF GARDENING

In this Episode, we take an in-depth look at the science behind why gardening is so good for us, both emotionally and physically, and how that information can then be applied to those in need. Learn more...