Solutions to Garden Problems
Dan Gilchrist
Much Ado About Mushrooms

Mushrooms make their appearance in lawns and gardens anytime, but more conspicuously in the fall. That’s when wetter weather and cooler temperatures make ideal conditions for them to emerge. Should you be concerned? Or, can you embrace your garden mushrooms? Read on for more information about these fascinating funghi.

Much Ado About Mushrooms
Plant Profiles, Garden History & Lore
Mike Kohfeld
An Ethnobotanical Perspective on Marigolds

The marigold is much more than a beautiful garden flower. Its utility as a colorful annual, edible flower, and companion plant for vegetable gardens is greatly enhanced by its profound role in religious and cultural practices around the world.

An Ethnobotanical Perspective on Marigolds
Staff Favorites
Aimée Damman
Fabulous Fall Recipes

When fall arrives, it always inspires me to nest. I search out new recipes, spend weekends cooking and baking, and then test my creations on my friends and family. There’s just something about the chill in the air and the early sunsets that encourage a hearty, home-cooked meal or sweet treat. Here are a few of my favorite fall recipes, including fall cocktails, sweet treats, and savory dishes.

Fabulous Fall Recipes
Planting & Plant Care
Denise Read
Fall Dahlia Care

Dahlias die back each year as autumn advances, but, with the proper care, the tuberous root system can live on to produce a stunning display year after year. The advice in this post is based on many years of growing dahlias in a low-lying area of Seattle with relatively moderate winter temperatures and excellent drainage.

Fall Dahlia Care
Edible Gardening
Aimée Damman
How to Grow Garlic

Sure, you can buy garlic, but for the best flavor - and an incredible sense of satisfaction - nothing beats growing it yourself. Unlike most vegetables, garlic is planted in the fall but not harvested until the following summer, making it a very long-season crop that’s worth the wait. In fact, it can be very encouraging to plant something new in late fall when all around you, most plants are fading in anticipation of winter.

How to Grow Garlic

6 (More) Houseplant Myths You Need To Know

6 (More) Houseplant Myths You Need To Know

A few months ago, we published The Top 5 Houseplant Myths Revealed. Since then, we’ve seen a lot more misconceptions about plant care floating around out there and these myths could be keeping your plants from being their very best. So, here are six more houseplant myths you need to know about. Avoid these pitfalls and your plants will thank you!

Holiday Gift Guide: Something Special for Everyone on Your List

Holiday Gift Guide: Something Special for Everyone on Your List

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is finding special gifts for the people I love. The most important thing for me is that the gifts I give are thoughtful and have some meaning. Often, the story behind the gift or its creator really makes it unique. In honor of that spirit, here is a holiday gift guide made up of sixteen beautiful and unique items for everyone on your list.

Cuetlaxochitl: A Cultural History of the Poinsettia

Cuetlaxochitl: A Cultural History of the Poinsettia

With cheerful red bracts and delicate yellow flowers framed against velvety green leaves, colorful poinsettias are an indisputable symbol of Christmas. In fact, poinsettias are the most commercially important potted plant in the world because of their endearing association with the December holiday season. But how did this warm-weather shrub native to western Mexico become so closely associated with Christmas?

 
 

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