Zoe Merritt

Nothing transforms a garden quite like flowers that keep on giving all summer long. I’ve found that choosing the right varieties means enjoying continuous color …

Cherry trees transform ordinary yards into springtime wonderlands, with their cloud-like blossoms giving way to summer’s sweet rewards. Nothing beats plucking sun-warmed cherries straight from …

Starting a garden from seed has always seemed like the ultimate way to connect with your food from the very beginning. I’ve spent countless spring …

Every garden has those tricky bare spots that seem impossible to fill – whether it’s under trees, along pathways, or in shady corners where grass …

Lavender brings beauty and scent to any garden with its purple blooms and calming fragrance. This hardy Mediterranean plant can thrive in many climates if …

Growing tomatoes always starts off with so much promise—those green leaves, tiny blossoms, and dreams of juicy summer harvests. But then one day, you spot …

Growing your own broccoli is one of those garden wins that just feels extra satisfying—especially when you cut into a big, tight, healthy head you …

Every garden has those awkward bare patches that just need a little something to bring it all together. I’ve found that the right spreading perennials …

Geraniums have a way of showing up and shining, no matter where you plant them. They’re one of those flowers that just quietly do their …

Yellow flowers have a special way of brightening up a space—they’re like little bursts of sunshine, even when the sky is gray. I started adding …