#Samantha#

If flowers aren't your thing but you want some interest in your plant collection, try a Maranta or Calathea — but don't make the mistake of thinking t...

You might think cabbage is just cabbage — a round green thing you chop up for coleslaw. But honestly, the variety of cabbage types out there is surpri...

Knock Out rose container growing isn't just possible — in many ways, it's actually easier than planting them in the ground. I've been growing these ro...

If you're looking for a native flowering vine that thrives in partial shade, Virgin's Bower clematis is absolutely worth planting — but you need to kn...

Can creeping phlox be planted in containers? Yes, absolutely — I've been growing Phlox subulata in pots for years, and it's one of the most rewarding ...

If you've ever stood in the garden aisle staring at a nozzle with a dozen different spray settings on hoses, wondering which one actually works for wh...

Yes, you absolutely can keep growing fuchsias year after year — if you switch to hardy fuchsia. I know the feeling: you fall in love with those dangli...

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can actually have a wildlife garden and veggie plot without one destroying the other — the answer is a resounding ...

Let me be straight with you — fall gardening is absolutely a thing, and it’s one of the most rewarding seasons to grow your own food and flowers. I kn...

You might have heard mixed things about growing duckweed — some folks call it a nuisance, while others swear it's the best thing for their fish tank o...

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...