Plants, Flowers & Herbs Videos

Clay pots make the best containers for gardening, because they are a natural material, they breathe, and they allow the soil to drain easily. Create a completely contained garden with gardening...

Rosemary is an herb that loves a full, hot sun and requires a little bit of room because of its root system. Plant rosemary any time of year with tips from an experienced gardener in this free...

In herb gardening, the most important aspect of having an indoor herb garden is to have access to a sunny window. Grow an herb garden inside a house that has a lot of natural light with tips from...

The best soil to use for an organic garden is compost that does not contain any chemicals or pesticides. Find the best soil for an organic garden and learn to create self-made compost with tips...

Small container gardening is easy, does not require soil or bark dust and can contain different plants in the same pot for different blooming times. Although small container gardening is easy,...

Starting an organic garden requires caring for plants in a natural way without using chemicals or pesticides to kill weeds and insects. Be kind to the soil and bugs that help a garden thrive by...

Raised beds are important for vegetable gardening in that the fluffiness of the soil will determine how big and strong a plant can grow. Use raised beds to provide a shelter against flooding with...

Peppermint is a thirsty herb whose leaves can be used in cooking. Grow a peppermint plant with tips from a horticulturist in this free gardening video.

Winter tarragon is an herb that requires full sun and plenty of water. Care for winter tarragon with tips from a horticulturist in this free gardening video.

When selecting annual flowers, check that the roots are rich and fibrous. Choose healthy annual flowers with tips from a horticulturist in this free gardening video.

Annual flowers are only planted once a year and last for a few months. Learn about annual flowers with tips from a horticulturist in this free gardening video.

Annual flowers thrive during different seasons. Plant annual flowers with tips from a horticulturist in this free gardening video.

Annual flowers attract beneficial wildlife to gardens. Find out which animals like which flowers with tips from a horticulturist in this free gardening video.

Growing and caring for Plumeria plants is easy. Learn how to grow Plumeria plants in this free video on gardening.

Hibiscus plants can be grown in the ground or containers but must be protected from cold weather. Learn how to grow Hibiscus plants in this free video on gardening.

Growing and caring for Episcia plants is very easy, in fact Episcia cuttings will grow just by putting them in soil and watering. Learn how to grow Episcia plants in this free video on gardening.

Growing and caring for Variegated Peperomia plants requires keeping them out of the cold. Learn how to grow Peperomia plants in this free video on gardening.

Growing and caring for Leptospermum plants requires planting them in full sun to partial shade. Learn how to grow Leptospermum plants in this free video on gardening.

Growing and caring for a Rose of Sharon requires planting it in slightly acidic soil. Learn how to grow a Rose of Sharon in this free video on gardening.

Growing and caring for Philodendron plants requires occasionally trimming back dead leaves. Learn how to grow Philodendron plants in this free video on gardening.

Pampas Grass grows very large and is a good barrier plant for your yard or garden. Learn how to grow Pampas Grass in this free video on gardening.

Growing and caring for Podocarpus plants requires fertilizing every two to three months. Learn how to grow Podocarpus plants in this free video on gardening.

Growing and caring for Banana plants requires protecting them from cold weather. Learn how to grow Banana plants in this free video on gardening.

Growing Ilex Holly plants is easy as they are very hearty and do not require much care. Learn how to grow Ilex Holly plants in this free video on gardening.

Planting Variegated Ivy in a pot one size larger than its container will help you in growing and caring for Ivy with variegated leaves. Learn how to grow Variegated Ivy in this free video on...

If your plants need some serious care, learn how to add fertilizer to leaves. Get tips for foliar feeding in this free gardening video about how to use organic fertilizers on plants.

Mulch is used to protect the roots of plants from wind, sun, and to hold in moisture. Learn more about the importance of mulch in this free gardening video about how to use organic fertilizers on...

Chemical fertilizers can actually cause damage to your plants. Learn about the difference between organic and chemical fertilizer in this free gardening video about how to use organic fertilizers...

Organic fertilizer is based of natural occurring compounds instead of chemical based compounds. Learn more about organic fertilizer in this free gardening video about how to use organic...

To stop a tree from growing, try pruning it back one third every fall, but understand that there is little that can be done without killing the tree. Avoid planting very large trees near a house...

When growing lemon grass, start the seeds in a glass of water until roots form and then transfer the plant into the ground, keeping the area well watered. Give lemon grass plants lots of light and...

The lisianthus is a cut flower that is an annual is most climates, and they can be started by seed in the spring. When growing the lisianthus in cold climates, let them dry out between waterings...

Before planting flower bulbs in containers, consider where you are going to put the container. Learn where to place a flower container in this free gardening video about how to plant flower bulbs...

Onions can be transplanted in large clumps to save time for the backyard gardener. Learn to use hoop houses for transplanting onions from an organic farmer in this free gardening video.

Harvest plants with the whole garden in mind, finding overcrowded areas and extra leaves. Learn to harvest greens from an organic farmer in this free gardening video.

Mixing greens to grow together can produce surprising plants and save space and time. Learn to mix seeds for growing greens from an organic farmer in this free gardening video.

Check out heirloom seeds at these places to begin working with traditional gardening and seed families. Learn about finding heirloom seeds and getting into seed saving from an organic farmer in...

A hoop house in an unheated greenhouse made with plastic and hoops. Learn benefits of using hoop houses for growing greens from an organic farmer in this free gardening video.

Starting out with heirloom seeds is easy for gardeners who want to become part of a larger tradition or start their own. Learn about growing heirloom seeds and getting into seed saving from an...

Heirloom seeds are seeds saved and passed on that contain specially cared for genes and plant types. Learn about growing heirloom seeds and getting into seed saving from an organic farmer in this...

Seed saving makes the gardener part of the living legacy of traditional methods of farming and gardening. Learn about getting into seed saving from an organic farmer in this free gardening video.

Salvia is a hearty plant that is very low maintenance. Learn more about the benefits of planting Salvia in this free gardening video about the Salvia plant.

If you're a gardener that likes to water, Salvia may not be a good choice for you. Learn how to protect the roots of Salvia in this free gardening video about the Salvia plant.

You have to use the same soil that the Salvia came in to protect their roots. Learn more about Salvia soil conditions in this free gardening video about the Salvia plant.

Salvia plants do not prefer hard water. Learn how to use rain water on Salvia plants in this free gardening video about the Salvia plant.

The first step in planting native Salvia is removing it from the pot. Learn how to safely remove Salvia without damaging roots in this free gardening video about the Salvia plant.

A hole for a Salvia plant shouldn't be too deep. Learn how to dig a hole for Salvia in this free gardening video about the Salvia plant.

When planting Salvia, it's important to keep the plant as straight as possible. Learn how to place Salvia in holes with this free gardening video about the Salvia plant.

Salvia blooms in March but can bloom at other times of year as well. Learn how to help Salvia bloom in this free gardening video about the Salvia plant.

To prune houseplants, use a pair of gardening shears or a pair of scissors to trim back branches off the mother plant that grow too far out. Keep a plant pruned back to encourage more growth later...