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Tips for growing plants indoors including houseplants, vegetables, herbs, and seeds starting.

How to Grow String of Pearls (Semecio rowleyannus)

March 29, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

String of pearls houseplant in a white hanging planter.

This guide to growing and caring for String of Pearls (Semecio rowleyannus) is excerpted from the book, A Beginner’s Guide to Succulent Gardening: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Beautiful & … [Read more...]

Best Low-Cost Indoor Seed Starting Supplies

March 27, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Low-cost seed starting supplies including reused pots.

This is my low-cost setup for indoor seed starting. I use items found in any department store, some of which you may already own. There is no need for expensive equipment to grow healthy starter … [Read more...]

4 Essential Tips for Indoor Seed Starting Success

March 2, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Various seedlings growing indoors.

If you want to be sure your seeds germinate successfully indoors, this checklist will help. These are all the little things that can help or hurt your seed sowing. It also provides a good overview of … [Read more...]

How to Grow an Avocado Tree

January 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Small avocado houseplant in a clay pot on a table.

You can grow an avocado tree in your home as a houseplant, whether you started it from seed or a grafted plant. Find out what to expect and how to grow these tropical indoor plants. To … [Read more...]

7 Winter-Busting Indoor Garden Projects to Lift Your Mood

January 11, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hyacinths blooming indoors.

Even if you don’t mind winter, as gardeners we can’t help but think ahead to those beautiful spring days when we can start getting our hands in the dirt again. I gathered these indoor projects to … [Read more...]

How to Grow Peas Indoors

January 2, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Green peas growing indoors.

Once you know how to grow peas indoors, you’re going to want to try every type of sugar, snow, shell, and snap pea you can. With a simple setup and some seeds, you can grow everything from edible pea … [Read more...]

Week-By-Week Vegetable Seed Sowing Plan (Indoors & Outdoors)

December 21, 2020 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in the garden including tomato and zucchini.

Take the stress out of vegetable gardening with this weekly plan for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors from spring to fall. With some simple organization you can ensure your veggie garden is timed … [Read more...]

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