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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.

A detailed close-up of fresh, vibrant green spinach leaves with smooth surfaces and slightly curled edges, displaying a lush and healthy appearance against a softly blurred background.

Gardening Inspiration

17 Kid-Favorite Plants To Grow This Fall

There are wonderful skills for kids to learn in the garden. It engages the senses and can help them to unwind after a long day of sitting in the classroom. Florida gardener and mom of three Melissa Strauss has some great plants to share that kids will enjoy growing in the fall!

The image showcases a variety of lush green tropical foliage arranged in a room, including large Monstera leaves with their distinctive fenestrations, vibrant pothos vines with heart-shaped leaves trailing from a shelf, and a cluster of palm fronds creating a lush, inviting, and natural ambiance that enhances the indoor environment.

Houseplants

15 Pest and Disease-Resistant Houseplants

Pests and diseases can be particularly difficult to deal with when they affect your indoor plants. If you've ever gone to battle with them, you know how frustrating they can be! Houseplant mom Melissa Strauss has some great plants that thrive indoors and are pest and disease-resistant.

A joyful assortment of bright pink flowers with a gradient from deep rose centers to softer blush tips, accompanied by large, glossy green leaves.

Shrubs

19 Lace Bug-Resistant Rhododendrons For Your Landscape

Plant lace bug-resistant rhododendrons, and you’ll never have to spray their leaves with pesticide! These varieties ward off pesky lace bugs with fur, thick leaves, and strategic defenses. Join American Rhododendron Society member Jerad Bryant as we tour 19 of the best lace bug-resistant rhododendrons for your shady garden.

A cluster of large, delicate pink blooms nestled among lush green leaves, bathed in soft sunlight in a serene garden setting.

Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Tree Peonies

Peonies are beautiful, but tree peonies are magnificent! These deciduous shrubs sport gigantic peony blooms on woody stems. They offer year-round ornamental interest, as they don’t die back like herbaceous peonies do. Join backyard peony grower Jerad Bryant as we discover the best ways to care for these special plants.

An arrangement of bulbs with papery white skin and individual segments or cloves visible, placed on a wooden surface, showcasing the vegetable’s distinct texture.

Edible

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Montana Zemo Hardneck Garlic

Extremely cold-hardy and delicious, ‘Montana Zemo’ is an enjoyable hardneck variety to grow. Growers and chefs love this cultivar for its culinary versatility, large bulbs, and the perfect amount of bite. Let’s discuss why you should add this porcelain variety to your fall garden this season with organic farmer Jenna Rich.

Peppermint, a popular mint variety, has dark green, smooth, lance-shaped leaves with serrated edges on square, reddish stems.

Herbs

19 Mint Varieties For Your Edible Garden

Did you know that there are nearly 20 varieties of mint? Classics like spearmint, fruity herbs like banana mint, and flowering plants that you never knew were actually mint, like pennyroyal, are just a few on the list. Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep will explain the subtle difference between these many Mentha species.

A garden with wooden raised beds filled with a variety of growing vegetables, herbs and other plants, including onions, strawberries, and lettuce.

Raised Bed Gardening

15 Plants You Should Be Growing in Raised Beds

Raised beds are quickly becoming a preferred method for many gardeners. This versatile technique has a laundry list of benefits. Are you new to raised bed gardening and wondering which plants to choose? Gardening enthusiast Emily Estep names and explains 15 plants you should be growing in raised beds.

'Zephirine Drouhin' Rose features delicate, rich pink roses, surrounded by dark green, glossy leaves and thornless, arching stems.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Zephirine Drouhin’ Roses

‘Zephirine Drouhin’ is an old garden rose with abundant blooms, superior fragrance, and loose, full rosettes. As Bourbon roses, these historic hybrids bring high fragrance and vigor in a climbing form. Explore this favorite heirloom, deserving of a spot in today’s garden, with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A pile of long, slightly twisted green sweet peppers , harvested and ready to dry or eat.

Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Cubanelle Peppers

Grab your Cubanelle seeds and get ready to grow peppers! This cultivar is a necessary component for many Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Cuban dishes, including sofrito. With sunlight, good soil, and water, your chiles will excel all summer long. Join longtime pepper grower Jerad Bryant in learning the juicy details about this unique variety.