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Briana Yablonski

Briana is a gardening professional with a BS in Plant Sciences focusing on Agroecology. She’s worked in a soil science lab, taught children about plants at an environmental center, and spent over five years working on diversified, organic vegetable farms throughout the East Coast. In 2019, she started her own market garden called Under Foot Farm.

Low wooden raised beds using the No Dig gardening method, filled with layers of cardboard, compost, and fresh soil.

Raised Bed Gardening

How to Create No-Dig Raised Beds

If you want to enjoy the benefits of no-till gardening or build raised beds without the help of a rototiller, you’re in luck. Farmer Briana Yablonski will explain how to create healthy garden beds without disturbing the soil

This plant showcases tall, wiry stems adorned with rich purple, ball-shaped flower heads and finely divided green foliage, with native seeds that don't require stratification.

Seeds

13 Native Plants With Seeds That Don’t Require Cold Stratification

As more gardeners learn about the benefits of native plants, it’s no surprise these plants’ popularity is increasing. However, since many of these plants require a period of cold before they can germinate, they can take extra time to grow. If you’re interested in planting native seeds now, join plant expert Briana Yablonski to learn about seeds that can germinate without cold stratification.

Cape Leadwort displays clusters of bright blue to pale blue flowers and narrow, elongated dark green leaves growing alternately along the stems, and is among the plants you shouldn't touch.

Plant Problems

13 Harmful Plants You Shouldn’t Touch

Nobody wants to come in from a hike or weeding session to find their arms or legs covered with an itchy or painful rash. Unfortunately, some plants produce irritants that can cause this type of discomfort. Join plant expert Briana Yablonski to learn a list of plants you shouldn’t touch.

An alcea plant with an array of beautiful flowers in vibrant colors of white, pink, and magenta, attached to long stems, along with their flowering buds.

Flowers

5 Hollyhock Growing Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment

Every gardener likes watching tall hollyhock stalks become loaded with flowers. But when these plants become discolored or covered with holes, you start to worry. In this article, farmer Briana Yablonski will share five common issues that plague these plants and explain how to handle them.

A grape plant with fruits at the back, showing leaves turning yellow with green veins, as signs of lacking minerals and nutrients.

Fertilizer

What Is Chlorosis? Treating Iron Deficiency in Plants

If your plants have yellow leaves with green veins, they’re likely suffering from chlorosis. Although there are numerous causes of this issue, iron deficiency is one of the most common. Farmer Briana Yablonski will further explain this issue and provide ways to fix it.