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

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Orchids For Beginners

How to Clone Orchids With Keiki Paste (Propagate New Plants)

Published on November 2, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pink orchid flowers

Want to propagate orchid plants from the ones you have? Use these instructions to grow new baby orchids using keiki paste. If you are new to growing orchids, this has helpful tips for beginners. … [Read more...]

How to Grow Vegetables Indoors (Easy Beginner’s Guide)

Published on October 27, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing vegetables indoors.

Yes, you can grow vegetables indoors including lettuces, arugula, spinach, kale, carrots, radishes, beet greens, tomatoes and more. Best of all, it can all be done with basic shop lights. Most of … [Read more...]

How To Grow Swiss Chard Indoors (Seed to Harvest)

Published on October 16, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing rainbow Swiss chard indoors.

This shows how to grow Swiss chard in containers indoors year-round at home for baby greens and delicious, colorful stalks. If you love this idea, also see these tips for getting started with … [Read more...]

How To Grow Pineapple From Seed (Two Methods)

Published on October 8, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing new pineapple from seed.

Learn how to grow pineapple plants (Ananas comosus) from seed using these easy germination methods. Instructions show how to collect and sow seeds. You can also grow a pineapple by rooting the top … [Read more...]

How To Care For Pineapple As a Houseplant

Published on September 19, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing pineapple as a houseplant in a container.

These tips share how to grow pineapple (Ananas comosus) as a potted plant in your home with the right light, soil, water, and fertilizer. You can also keep the container outdoors during the summer or … [Read more...]

How to Grow String of Pearls (Semecio rowleyannus)

Published on March 29, 2021Last updated October 4, 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

Published on March 27, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Low-cost seed starting supplies.

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...]

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