Why plant native plants? They invite local wildlife back into the garden, and they grow nutritious rewards for bugs, birds, and us humans. Follow these simple tips and learn how to best care for native plants in your yard alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
An annual plant that thrives with sun and low water, the American basketflower is a treasure in prairies and meadows across the United States. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and learn how to best care for this low-maintenance annual.
Raised beds in rainy climates present a unique habitat for plants. Some ornamental plants prefer these conditions, and others adapt readily. Learn which ones perform best in rainy raised bed gardens with PNW gardener Jerad Bryant.
Do you have two separate tomato varieties and wish they were one? This fun experiment shows you how to create hybrid tomatoes yourself! Follow along with PNW gardener Jerad Bryant to discover a few easy ways to hybridize tomatoes.
Peas are reliable crops for growing in cool weather. Raised beds offer the perfect home for peas, as they are easier to tend, manage, and maintain. Use these five tips from gardener Jerad Bryant and give your peas a boost this season!
Native plants shower landscapes each year with their gorgeous, seasonal blooms. No matter what zone you live in, there are flowering natives nearby. Native plant enthusiast Jerad Bryant takes you across the country to discover 19 of the prettiest flowering plants native to the United States.
Nodding onion plants are cute little perennials that love U.S. gardens. Ornamental and native, they delight growers and wildlife alike with their nectar, pollen, and seeds. Learn all you need to know with this care guide from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Perennials surprise each spring as they pop out of the soil. Plant a perennial today and you’ll have flowers for years! Discover 13 of the best flowering perennials for your landscape with this list from Pacific Northwest gardener Jerad Bryant.
Native plants are stellar additions to the garden, but can they grow in pots? Nurseries advertise natives as fussy, but that is not always true. Gardener Jerad Bryant explores which native plants perform well in pots and which ones fail in containers.
What are ancient plants? These living fossils have grown on Earth for millions of years. In this article, gardener Jerad Bryant selects nine plants you can grow today in modern home gardens!
Looking for a tough plant to fill that sunny spot in the garden? Lewisia is the perfect candidate. Plants in this genus have particular growing requirements, and a little care and attention during planting will help them establish themselves. PNW grower Jerad Bryant breaks down how to grow and care for the two best species for the garden, Lewisia cotyledon and Lewisia columbiana.
Do you want native plants in your garden but fear long lists of growing requirements? Fear not! Many native plants adapt to your local ecosystem and require less care than non-native plants. Gardener Jerad Bryant selects 15 natives for their easy care requirements, their wide range of growth, and their willingness to adapt to new surroundings.