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

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Indoor Seed Starting: Avoid These Beginner Mistakes

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

Seedlings sprouting indoors.

Avoid common beginner mistakes with these tips for starting seeds indoors. This checklist guides you through each step to increase germination and grow healthy seedlings. If you're just getting … [Read more...]

How to Grow an Avocado Tree as a Houseplant

Published on January 18, 2021Last updated November 19, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Avocado tree in a pot indoors.

You can grow an avocado tree in your home as a houseplant, whether you start from seed or a grafted plant. These tips will show you how to keep them happy as indoor tropical plants. To propagate … [Read more...]

How to Repot African Violets (Step-by-Step Guide)

Published on November 19, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Repotting a crowded African violet plant.

Use this guide to repot your African violets. Common problems include crowding and lack of blooms. Repotting should be done once or twice a year to keep your African violets healthy and … [Read more...]

How to Grow Geraniums Indoors as Houseplants

Published on November 17, 2020Last updated October 25, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing geraniums indoors on a windowsill.

You can grow geraniums (Pelargoniums) indoors as houseplants all year-round or overwinter them inside during the cold months and return them outdoors again in spring. With proper care these … [Read more...]

How To Sprout Ginger Root (& Indoor Growing Tips)

Published on November 3, 2020Last updated October 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing ginger from a grocery store root.

These step-by-step instructions show you how to grow ginger root from the grocery store. By propagating the root you can grow a new plant that will also produce more ginger rhizomes (the part we eat). … [Read more...]

Christmas Cactus or Thanksgiving? How to ID Your Plant

Published on October 20, 2020Last updated November 20, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Diagram showing the leaves of Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter cactus plants.

Find out whether your plant is a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter cactus (Schlumbergera or Rhipsalidopsis) with these identification tips. The shape of the leaves, which are really modified branches … [Read more...]

14 Best Herbs to Grow Indoors (Annual & Perennial)

Published on February 4, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing pots of herbs indoors on a windowsill.

Find out which herbs like indoor growing conditions and what they need to thrive. Basil, sage, and thyme are some popular options. Along with herbs, indoor vegetable gardening for … [Read more...]

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