Latest articles by Bonnie L. Grant
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How to Grow Carrots – A Complete Guide From Seed to HarvestGrow your own sweet, crunchy carrots with simple techniques that deliver reliable results season after season.
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How to Grow Peonies in Pots for Years of Easy Color Even in Small SpacesThey are amongst the most exquisite ornamentals, yet peonies have a rep for being the domain of sprawling beds and borders. The truth is you don’t need loads of space to grow dazzling peonies in pots, as this expert guide reveals
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Complete Spider Plant Care Guide: Everything Beginners (and Pros) Need to Know for Thriving HouseplantsSpider plant care is pretty simple, but there's still a lot plant parents need to know to help these low-maintenance beauties thrive. Here's where to start.
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How to Propagate Snake Plants Like a Pro – Foolproof Ways to Expand Your Collection for FreeLearning how to propagate snake plants is almost as easy as caring for these lovely, low-maintenance houseplants. Follow this guide to grow your collection.
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Pruning Bougainvillea the Right Way Is the Key to More Colorful Blooms – Here's How (and When) to Do ItLearn the basics of bougainvillea pruning from how and when to trim plants to the best gear to keep yourself safe when working with thorny vines.
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Ultimate Snake Plant Care Guide: Discover the Key to Stunning Snake Plants That Thrive Year-RoundSnake plants are some of the easiest houseplants to grow, but they still require the proper care to thrive. Discover exactly what they need.
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Planting Potatoes in Bags Is the Quickest and Easiest Way to Harvest Your Own Homegrown Spuds – Here's How to Do ItHave you ever found yourself digging in the dirt to find your remaining spuds? Planting potatoes in a bag makes for easy growing and an even easier harvest.
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How to Grow a Fig Tree from Seed: A Step-by-Step Propagation GuideDon't settle for clones! Follow our scrappy gardener’s guide to turning crunchy fig pips into a full-blown tree.
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Aloe Vera Care: Everything You Need for a Healthy HouseplantMaster the art of growing aloe vera with this easy-to-follow guide. It's got everything you need to know about soil, light, and keeping your plant happy indoors.
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Ultimate Amaryllis Care Guide: Everything You Need To Grow These Holiday FavoritesAmaryllis always makes an appearance around the holidays, but did you know you can keep it growing for years and years? Our comprehensive care guide has everything you need to know.
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Powdery Mildew Ruining Your Indoor Plants? Here Are the 6 Most Common Causes & How to Solve Them for Healthy HouseplantsDon't worry if you discover powdery on the indoor plants in your collection! Here's how to treat it and prevent this common problem from coming back.
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Proper Bougainvillea Care in Winter Is the Key to Stunning Blooms Next Summer – Here's How to Do It RightKeep these stunning tropical vines blooming year after year, no matter where you live! Just follow this simple guide to bougainvillea care in winter.
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Crocus Care in Winter: Keep Your Bulbs Safe for a Reliable ReturnCrocuses are tough, but are they tough enough for your growing zone? Learn everything there is to know about winterizing these early spring bloomers.
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Complete Guide to Overwintering Container Plants: Expert Tips to Help Plants Survive the Cold SeasonSave money and save your favorite pots for next summer by overwintering container plants with this easy guide. An expert walks you through exactly how to do it.
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I Visited The Biggest Trees In The Pacific Northwest & This is What They Taught MeTrees are often relegated to the background of our lives. But taking time to visit with them and understand them has changed me. Learn what trees can teach you.
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What Are Garlic Scapes? How to Grow and Harvest This Tasty Bonus CropGarlic is an easy to grow plant that is used for its bulb and its greens. Garlic scapes are the first tender green shoots on garlic which will become bulbils. Learn more garlic scapes in this article.
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How to Care for Hyacinths: The Secret to Spectacular Spring BloomsPlant bulbs, force flowers, and keep your hyacinths blooming with this comprehensive care guide.
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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost LessDreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
