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

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How to Force Flower Bulbs Indoors Anytime

Published on May 26, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Purple flowering bulbs blooming indoors.

You can enjoy flowers indoors any time of year by forcing flower bulbs like tulips, paperwhites, daffodils, and hyacinth. Use the handy planting charts to ensure the flowers open just in time for … [Read more...]

30 Flower Seeds To Start Indoors (Late Winter & Spring)

Published on February 15, 2023 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Assorted types of flower seeds to start indoors in winter.

There are lots of annual and perennial flowers to start from seed indoors ahead of the outdoor growing season. By sowing instead of buying plants, we have more options (so many varieties to choose … [Read more...]

Houseplants & Humidity: Tips That Help (& Those That Do Not)

Published on December 8, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Collection of indoor tropical houseplants.

Popular tips like using drip trays or misting plants to increase humidity levels do not work but there are few things you can do to keep your houseplant plants happier during the dry, winter months. … [Read more...]

How to Grow Leafy Greens Indoors at Home (Simple & Fast Method)

Published on December 2, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Growing leafy greens indoors at home.

Want to grow your own salads indoors? This is my simple and fast way to grow leafy greens indoors at home with basic household supplies. Ready in just a few weeks, you can have fresh greens any time … [Read more...]

How To Bring Plants Indoors For The Winter (Best Timing & Bug-free Tips)

Published on October 9, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Preparing a potted plant for life indoors by removing any bugs from the stems and leaves.

When it’s time to bring plants indoors for the winter, these tips will help keep your houseplants, annuals, and tender perennials healthy and bug-free throughout the process. If you want to keep a … [Read more...]

How To Keep Houseplants Watered While On Vacation

Published on September 3, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Houseplants and an airplane headed on vacation.

Use these tips to keep your houseplants watered while you are away on vacation. Long-term trips may require a plant-sitter but for a week or two there are ways to give your plants a rest and keep them … [Read more...]

Easy Houseplant Tagging System To Simplify Plant Care

Published on August 26, 2022 â™› By Melissa J. Will

Houseplants with color coded tags.

This color-coded houseplant tag system greatly simplifies plant care. Take the stress out by seeing at a glance what each plant prefers for watering and light. For more on indoor plant care, also … [Read more...]

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