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6 Most Common Seed Starting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Here are some of the most common Seed Starting Mistakes you can avoid to improve your seed germination rate and propagate healthy new plants. Starting seeds indoors is a great way to improve the…
How to Grow Lemongrass
Lemongrass is a tropical herb packed with strong citrus flavor. The lemon taste is prized in Asian cooking, as well as in teas, sauces, and soups. In the garden, lemongrass forms a…
6 Secrets for Your Best Strawberry Harvest Every Year
Who doesn’t like strawberries!? And what a delight to wake up in the morning to pick a handful of your very own fruit to eat with your breakfast. It’s an experience for…
How To Grow and Care For African Violets
African violets are easy to get your hands on, fun to grow, and bring a splash of color and cheer to your home.If you’re anything like me, you’ve killed at least one…
How To Grow Ginger No Matter Where You Live
Ginger rhizomes, more commonly known as ginger roots, come from the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Ginger has been used in cultures around the world in both cooking and alternative medicine and is known…
10 Best Vegetables for Raised Beds
If you have trouble reaching the ground, then gardening in raised beds may be the perfect solution. Assuming you prepare your soil correctly, they drain better than the ground. Additionally, raised beds…
12 Perennial Flowers That Will Bloom For Years
A well-designed garden provides interest from early spring through late autumn, and beyond if you also select plants for winter structure. But, for the main growing season, much of that interest comes…
5 Herbs Perfect For Container Gardening
In this article we share with you 5 best herbs perfect for container gardening. Are you one of those who are short on space, but still want to grow their own kitchen…
How to Grow Strawberries at Home
Homegrown strawberries are far more flavorful than what you’ll ever find in a grocery store. Why? The sugar in berries converts to starch soon after it’s picked. Plus, strawberries are probably the…