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

Published on February 15, 2023 ♛ 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...]

How to Increase Humidity For Plants (What Works)

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

Collection of indoor tropical houseplants.

While popular tips to increase humidity for houseplants like using pebble trays and misting don't really help, there are things you can do to deal with dry indoor growing conditions. For more … [Read more...]

How to Grow Salad Greens Indoors at Home

Published on December 2, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing leafy greens indoors at home.

Learn how to grow leafy greens indoors at home. With simple supplies, fresh salad greens are quick and easy to grow any time of year. Of all the vegetables you can grow indoors, leafy greens are … [Read more...]

How To Keep Houseplants Watered While On Vacation

Published on September 3, 2022 ♛ 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 keep them happy until you … [Read more...]

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

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

Fungus gnats jumping around houseplant soil.

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...]

3 Quick Ways to Grow Christmas Cactus From Cuttings

Published on January 9, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Propagating holiday cactus cuttings.

Christmas cactus is easy to grow from cuttings—and the same goes for Thanksgiving and Easter types. Here’s how to root a stem segment and grow new plants. For a indoor growing guide, see How to … [Read more...]

Christmas & Thanksgiving Cactus Care & Reblooming Tips

Published on December 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pink Christmas cactus in bloom.

Use these tips to keep your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter cactus happy all year long and get blooms for the holiday season. If you want to ID your plant, see How to Tell the Difference … [Read more...]

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