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Grow - garden planting and growing tips, ideas, inspiration including how-tos for beginners. Topics include perennials, annuals, fruit trees, year round vegetable growing, garden ponds, wildlife.

How to Harvest & Dry Herbs For Seasonings & Tea

Published on February 23, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Learn how to make herbal tea by drying leaves from common herbs. Use air-drying or kitchen tools to speed up the process and enjoy homemade tea. For more plant options, see 60 Plants To Grow For … [Read more...]

Baking Soda in the Garden: Is it Really Harmless?

Published on February 19, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Baking soda is recommended for all sorts of garden uses including sweetening tomatoes and boosting plant growth but much of this advice is rooted in folklore not science. Let's look at what baking … [Read more...]

The Complete Guide to Growing Delphiniums in Your Garden

Published on February 16, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Use these delphinium tips to grow and care for these favorite tall, flowering perennials in cold climates. Learn the best growing conditions, care tips, how to propagate, and keep them growing back … [Read more...]

Tips For Transitioning Into Eco-Friendly Gardening

Published on February 8, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Many of us started gardening before we ever understood the ecological impact of our choices. Little did we know how seemingly innocuous decisions like plant selections, soil amendments, or pest … [Read more...]

How to Speed Up Seed Germination

Published on February 8, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Use these tips to make seeds started indoors germinate faster. While you can’t change a seed's nature, you can use household hacks to provide optimum conditions for quicker sprouting. Also, see … [Read more...]

How to Grow Alliums That Light Up Spring & Feed Pollinators

Published on January 20, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plant giant ornamental allium bulbs in fall for bold spring blooms that feed bees and add gorgeous pops of color to your garden. This is part of my Best Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style … [Read more...]

Germination Trick for Delphinium Seeds (Cold Stratification in Fridge)

Published on January 16, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Delphinium seeds are difficult to germinate without extra help. This method shows how to use your fridge to cold stratify delphinium seeds prior to sowing to ensure better germination rates. If … [Read more...]