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7 Indispensable Tips on How To Grow Mint Indoors

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:February 3, 2024
Post category:Herbs
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Mint is a perfect candidate for an indoor herb garden. One of the best things about choosing to grow mint indoors is having a consistent supply of fresh mint leaves all year round. You'll also avoid a few potential problems associated with growing mint outdoors, such as having the plants spread rapidly and take over your garden space. Mint has a cool, refreshing scent that will brighten up a room and improve the air quality inside your home. Discover helpful tips and tricks about how to grow mint indoors.

How To Prune Houseplants: 5 Valuable Tips

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:January 28, 2024
Post category:Houseplants How-To's
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Discover essential tips and tricks about how to prune your houseplants. Occasional pruning keeps your houseplants looking their best. Some plants can handle getting pruned frequently and vigorously, while others should only get an occasional, light trim at specific times of the year.

How To Start Composting

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:May 10, 2023
Post category:How-To's
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Home composting is an excellent way to reduce waste, improve soil health, save money, and promote environmental sustainability. Learn how to start your own compost pile and have a positive impact on both your garden and the planet. When used correctly, compost makes your garden soil more stable and drought-resistant and helps your plants grow and thrive.

How to Grow Sweet Potatoes from Slips

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:February 25, 2023
Post category:Vegetables
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Learn how to grow sweet potatoes from slips and keep the plants thriving until harvest time. Sweet potato plants are relatively low-maintenance as long as you can provide the right growing conditions. It’s even possible to grow sweet potatoes from slips in containers.

How To Grow Celery: 7 Helpful Tips

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:February 13, 2023
Post category:Vegetables
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Learn how to grow celery plants and keep them thriving until harvest time. In most regions, start celery seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, approximately six to ten weeks before your zone's average last frost. For a fall crop, plant celery seeds 12-14 weeks before your average first frost date.

An Expert Guide to Planting Blackberry Bushes

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:January 13, 2023
Post category:Berries & Fruit
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If you're thinking about planting blackberry bushes in your home garden, rest assured that you're in for a special treat. Blackberries are low-maintenance once established, and your efforts will get rewarded with a bountiful harvest of luscious berries year after year. They also grow well in containers or raised beds. Follow these blackberry growing tips to enjoy a yearly supply of fresh, homegrown berries.

How to Grow Beets Indoors: 6 Super Simple Tips

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:January 6, 2023
Post category:Vegetables
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Learn how to grow beets indoors and enjoy a year-round supply of delicious beetroot and beet greens. Beets have a relatively short growing season and are ready to harvest within 40-65 days, depending on the variety. Beet greens are ready to harvest in about 35 days.

Best Vegetables to Grow in Containers

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:December 16, 2022
Post category:Vegetables
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There are numerous options for vegetables to grow in containers. As long as you can provide the right growing conditions, growing vegetables in containers is a fun and rewarding DIY project. Use small or large containers, window boxes, hanging baskets, or grow bags.

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The Ultimate Guide To Growing Carrots Indoors

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:December 15, 2022
Post category:Vegetables
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If you’ve been thinking about giving indoor gardening a try, carrots are a perfect candidate. They’re low-maintenance and fast-growing, and your efforts will get rewarded with a delicious carrot harvest in as little as two months. All you'll need for growing carrots indoors is a large container with drainage holes, nutrient-rich potting soil that drains well, and a sunny location.

6 Easy Steps for Growing a Pineapple Plant

Post author:Lindsay Olin
Post published:December 14, 2022
Post category:Houseplants
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Have you ever thought about growing a pineapple plant at home? You can turn the fruit you buy at the grocery store into an easy and fun indoor gardening project. In this article, you'll find out all about how to start a pineapple plant and properly care for it indoors.