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How To Read A Seed Packet For A Thriving Garden

Catherine Sherriffs

Seed starting is an exciting time of year, and for many people, that time has come! With the world of gardening experiencing a massive boom in recent months, there are more newbie growers than ever this year. The best place to start is by choosing the crops you love to eat. If growing flowers, select…

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Plant Care: Garden Tasks You Can Do In The Winter

While some folks can look out their window right now and see their garden, others won’t see theirs for months, as it is currently buried under about 3 feet of snow. Regardless of your situation, there are still a few things you can do in and around your garden in the winter – besides building…
February 17, 2021
Jesse Singer
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Why Fertilizing Indoor Plants In The Winter Is a Bad Idea

Winter days are for admiring indoor plants and showering them with tender loving care. Although tempting, don’t go overboard with the TLC. When it comes to houseplants, fertilizing in the fall and winter is a big gardening no-no. Why Fertilize? Generally speaking, houseplants are happy if you provide them with their required light and a…
February 12, 2021
Catherine Sherriffs

Can You Melt Snow To Water Your Houseplants?

Harvesting rainwater has been growing in popularity over the years as people become more conscious about water conservation and recognize the added nutritional value rainwater brings to plants (it really is better for them than tap water). As I write this, I’m looking out my window at a fresh layer of snow on the ground.…
February 3, 2021
Jesse Singer

5 Plants That Can Be Toxic To Pets

We all love our pets. They are members of our family, and we want to keep them safe and healthy. However, we can’t watch them every second of the day, and anyone with a pet knows that they sometimes get into things they shouldn’t. If that “thing” is the toilet, it might be a little…
January 15, 2021
Jesse Singer

How Humidity Affects Your Houseplants

Have you considered humidity and how it affects your houseplants? Some have argued that humidity isn’t a huge factor when taking care of plants, but I beg to differ. Most of our houseplants are from rainforests, where the moisture is dripping from the trees. Of course, our houseplants want a similar environment, which isn’t always…
January 6, 2021
Lisa Eldred Steinkopf