Zenaida Sengo showing Modern Gardener how to gift wrap with plants

Sustainable Gift Wrapping with Plants

Gift wrapping with plants is a great idea if you want to make a gift extra meaningful, and want to reduce waste during the holiday season. Horticulturist Zenaida Sengo joined Modern Gardener to show...

Growing your own microgreens and sprouts. Corn shoot microgreens. Copy Right of KUED

How to Grow Microgreens at Home: Planting and Watering

Monday, February 11, 2019 - 2:20pm

Once you've gathered all your materials for growing your own microgreens and sprouts, you're ready to start planting. In this post we go over various planting and watering techniques, best environment for growing, where to place your microgreen trays and sprouting jars, and how often to water.

Ashley Patterson in her huge raspberry patch.

Growing Raspberries in Utah with Ashley Patterson

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - 10:04am

We recently spent a morning with Ashley Patterson, Wasatch Community Gardens Executive Director, and home gardener. She showed us her “raspberry forest”.

Growing Microgreens and Sprouts Part 1. Copy Right of KUED.

Grow Microgreens and Sprouts at Home: Getting Started

Monday, February 4, 2019 - 11:57am

You’ve probably heard of microgreens and you’ve most likely eaten sprouts, but have you ever had the desire to try and grow them at home? Modern Gardener set out on a microgreen and sprout growing experiment to find out as much as we could about growing these tasty, little greens.

Wreath Grapevine Backing KUED

Foraged Wreaths with Beehive Floral Co.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - 3:06pm

Holiday wreaths are a popular item, but foraging for materials and knowing the steps can be confusing. These wreaths are responsibly foraged, simple and beautiful — a do-it-yourself project that is Modern Gardener approved.

Indoor plants at Thyme and Place, a botanical boutique in Salt Lake City

Indoor Plants with Thyme and Place

Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 4:20pm

Modern Gardener visited Thyme and Place, a botanical boutique in Salt Lake City, to learn about some interesting houseplants and the best way to care for them!

Denise Little and her sons looking for carrots in their foodscape.

Grow Food, Not Lawn: Foodscaping Utah

Friday, November 1, 2019 - 9:33am

The biggest pumpkin in Utah - 2016

Cutting the Vine on the Biggest Pumpkin in Utah

Monday, May 22, 2017 - 1:01pm

As you walk into Ed Dennis’ backyard, the orange mass that emerges from a field of dark green leaves is something to behold. Cutting the vine and harvesting the biggest pumpkin in Utah is a study in anticipation.

Hoop House Copyright KUED

How to Build Hoop Houses

Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 4:26pm

Modern Gardener visits with local urban farmers Elliott and Manda of Top Crops to learn more about hoop houses, how they’re used, what sorts of materials are needed, and some important tips for growing in the cold season.

Rhubarb plant copy right of KUED.

Good Night Garden, Sweet Winter Dreams

Friday, November 9, 2018 - 3:47pm

A quick guide to using the "chop and drop" method and cover crops to winterize your garden.

Selection of plants for adding fall color to garden beds and landscapes.

9 Colorful Fall Plants For Your Landscape

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 2:56pm

Take a look at 9 beautiful plants whose flowers, leaves and stems change to interesting and bright colors in the fall.

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