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

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

Published on December 8, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Assortment of potted 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 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Watering can and leafy greens growing indoors.

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 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Houseplant with scissors, water spray, and pests flying about.

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 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted houseplants and airplane.

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 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Houseplant with tag indicating how to water it.

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...]

How To Deal With Fungus Gnats On Houseplants (What Works)

Published on March 7, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Houseplant with fungus gnats flying around.

Fungus gnats are tiny flying insects that resemble mosquitoes and lay eggs in potting soil. If you find them around your houseplants there are several things you can do both to stop them and prevent … [Read more...]

Damping Off—How To Deal With This Seed Starting Problem

Published on February 14, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examining seedlings for signs of damping-off disease.

Damping-off is a fairly common problem when starting seeds indoors causing seedlings to wilt and die. Find out what this disease is, how to recognize it, prevention tips, and what to do if your … [Read more...]

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