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Plant Growing Tips

Tips and tutorials for growing a variety of plants including annuals and perennials including flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and vines.

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How to Harvest & Dry Herbs For Seasonings & Tea

Published on February 23, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Drying herbs for making tea.

Learn how to make herbal tea by drying leaves from common herbs. Use air-drying or kitchen tools to speed up the process and enjoy homemade tea. For more plant options, see 60 Plants To Grow For … [Read more...]

Baking Soda in the Garden: Is it Really Harmless?

Published on February 19, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Tomatoes and a box of baking soda in the garden.

Baking soda is recommended for all sorts of garden uses including sweetening tomatoes and boosting plant growth but much of this advice is rooted in folklore not science. Let's look at what baking … [Read more...]

The Complete Guide to Growing Delphiniums in Your Garden

Published on February 16, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

White and purple delphinium flowers in the garden.

Use these delphinium tips to grow and care for these favorite tall, flowering perennials in cold climates. Learn the best growing conditions, care tips, how to propagate, and keep them growing back … [Read more...]

How to Grow Alliums That Light Up Spring & Feed Pollinators

Published on January 20, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Purple allium flowers with bee.

Plant giant ornamental allium bulbs in fall for bold spring blooms that feed bees and add gorgeous pops of color to your garden. This is part of my Best Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style … [Read more...]

The Problem with Jerry Baker’s Famous Garden Tips

Published on January 6, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Strange garden tips involving coca cola, baseball bats, dish detergent, aspirin, and cooking oil.

Does hitting a tree help stimulate growth? Should you shampoo your lawn? These are just a few of the questionable tips shared over the years by popular TV personality and garden book author Jerry … [Read more...]

How to Plan a Garden (Tips & Tools to Guide Your Way)

Published on January 4, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Backyard flower and vegetable garden.

Garden planning can quickly become overwhelming but there is a way to simplify things. I'll show you a top-down approach to garden planning so you can collect your thoughts and get on with the fun … [Read more...]

Irresistible Reasons to Grow Poppies (Favorite Flower Pictures)

Published on November 10, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Close-up of giant red poppy in the garden.

If you love gorgeous flowers, consider growing poppies in your home garden. Blooming early in the growing season, they definitely steal the show. For more ideas, also see this list of fast-growing … [Read more...]

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