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Orchids For Beginners

How to Propagate Orchids at Home

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

Large and small potted orchid plants.

You can propagate orchids by cloning the plants using keiki paste. This synthetic hormonal paste stimulates the growth of new baby orchids complete with roots and shoots. The new plants are genetic … [Read more...]

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

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

Sun gold tomatoes growing indoors on a windowsill.

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 Swiss chard indoors at home.

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 indoor vegetable gardening for beginners. … [Read more...]

How To Grow Pineapple From Seed (Two Methods)

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

Collecting pineapples seeds from the fruit for germination.

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 a Pineapple Plant (Indoor Houseplant)

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

Pineapple plant with pineapple fruit.

These tips share how to grow pineapple (Ananas comosus) as a potted plant in your home. It's all about the right light, soil, water, and fertilizer. Whether you grow your own by propagating the fruit … [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 growing in a hanging planter.

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

Indoor Seed Starting: Avoid These Beginner Mistakes

Published on March 2, 2021Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings sprouting 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...]

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