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Houseplant Basics: From Beginner to Expert

Houseplant Basics: From Beginner to Expert

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Houseplants have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity over the past few years, and for good reason. There are many varieties of exotic plants that thrive in our temperature-controlled homes. We love having our own leafy green oasis inside every day of the ...

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Spring is Here!

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Many plants go into winter hibernation, shutting down all their systems temporarily, waiting for the soil temperature to warm up their roots. Because of the mild temperatures this winter it has confused the plants causing many of them to open their ...

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6 Plants for your Bathroom

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It's time to turn your bathroom into your own personal green oasis. Plants make the space more pleasant, add to the décor, and improve air quality. It's also easy to water and mist your plants in a space that has a water supply close at hand. The high ...

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Repotting Your Plants

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Repotting your plants can sound tricky, but we have a few tips to make it a success. First things first: repotting does not necessarily mean changing a plant’s current planter, but rather, changing its soil or potting mix. Fresh soil means new ...

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Cool Ideas to Garden with Kids

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Simple and Creative Ways to Garden with your Kids Grow a Gardener - Start early to plant the seed of interest! 1) Starting Seedlings Are you excited about getting your seeds started this month? Here are some ideas to get your kids involved that will help ...

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How to Grow Your Windowsill Herbs

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You can bring your herb garden indoors for the winter, or all year, by planting a windowsill herb garden. Many herb plants grow quite well in containers and require only minimal care. However, there are a couple of extra considerations, when growing them ...

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Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors

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1.   Fresh is Best. Always start with fresh, high quality seeds. We carry Botanical Interests seeds, which are non-GMO and include Heirloom and Organic varieties. 2.   Plastic is Fantastic. You can purchase plastic trays and greenhouse starter kits ...

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5 Houseplant Trends 2021

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1. Houseplants with Colorful Foliage Plants with pink leaves have been a recent trend, and we’ve seen that even tried-and-true favorites like snake plants and pothos that have splashes of white on their usually green leaves (known as variegation) are ...

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How to Test if Seeds will Germinate

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  Place 10 seeds on a damp paper towel.   Cover with another damp paper towel and place in a zip lock bag.   Store in a warm spot like the top of fridge (no light) and ensure the towel remains damp.   After the expected days to germinate (see your seed ...

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