#Samantha#

If you're looking for clear, reliable liverwort information, you've come to the right place. I know how confusing it can be when common names overlap ...

Let me be straight with you — yellow rose varieties bring something special to any garden, and I've spent years testing dozens of them to find which o...

Hands down, my favorite vegetable to grow every summer is the tomato — and honestly, it's one of the easiest plants you can start with. I've been grow...

If you're wondering how to grow annual flowers for southwest states that actually survive our brutal summers and mild winters, here's the straight ans...

So you're thinking about keeping backyard pigs? I don't blame you. There's something undeniably charming about the idea of a pig rooting around your g...

Porcelain garlic is a hardneck garlic type known for its large, easy-to-peel cloves and bold flavor — and I can tell you from experience, it's one of ...

You know that feeling when you look at an old fish tank sitting empty in the corner and think, There's got to be a better use for this thing? I've bee...

Yes, you should deadhead blanket flowers — but not because you have to. I’ve been growing these beauties for years, and I’ll tell you straight: deadhe...

If you’re really committed to helping bees thrive, you need to look beyond the flower patch — trees for bees are the foundation of any pollinator-frie...

Looking for the best shade trees for the Pacific Northwest? You've come to the right place. I've spent years planting and caring for trees in my own S...

You're probably wondering, do soil microbes adapt to different regions when you move them around — and the short answer is: most don't, they either go...

Let me tell you something about fernleaf peonies — these aren’t your average garden peonies. With their delicate, almost lacy foliage and deep red blo...

So you want to grow your own Super Bowl food? The short answer is: yes, absolutely — and I’m here to show you exactly how to pull it off. I’ve been ho...

Can you turn sandbox into garden? Yes, absolutely — but how you do it makes all the difference. I’ve converted a few of these old play structures myse...

What is a reticulated iris? It’s a small, early-spring blooming bulb flower that’s native to Turkey, the Caucasus, Northern Iraq, and Iran. I’ve been ...

Yes, you can absolutely grow your own Halloween decorations — and I honestly think it's the best way to celebrate the season. I started growing my own...

Yes, container color does matter when potting plants — but not in the way you might think. I’ve tested this in my own garden, and the results surprise...

Making a terrarium table is totally doable, but I’ll be straight with you — it’s not as simple as tossing some soil into a glass box and calling it a ...