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How Light Pollution Affects Life in the Garden

Published on February 17, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Moth attracted to lights in the garden.

Artificial light at night disrupts natural cycles, harming plants and animals. Use these tips to learn how you can reduce light pollution to help birds, bats, fireflies, and more. Moths are also … [Read more...]

How to Grow Peas: Tips For Beginner Vegetable Gardeners

Published on February 15, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pea seeds on a table and green peas growing in a garden.

Use these tips to start growing peas in your home vegetable garden. Whether its sugar, snap, or shelling peas, there are lots of options from spring to fall. While growing peas outdoors is most … [Read more...]

10 Easy Ways to Cut Costs on Garden Seeds

Published on February 12, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Watermelon growing in the garden and seed packet with watermelon seeds.

If you want to cut costs with seeds for your garden, there are plenty of resources both locally and online where you can get seeds either free or at a discount. I've always been a thrifty gardener … [Read more...]

How to Clean Gross Murky Pond Water Fastโ€”without Adding Chemicals

Published on February 7, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Before and after of pond water using the empress of dirt batting method to clear the water.

Yes, you can clean your pond water naturally and fast with this Empress of Dirt method without chemicals or draining the water. It works in fish ponds and most murky water starts to clear within … [Read more...]

The Incredible Journey Monarchs Make to Your Garden (& What They Need)

Published on February 5, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Monarch butterfly collecting nectar from a pink coneflower.

Each year, monarch butterflies reach our gardens after an incredible multi-generational journey. Gardeners can help with essentials like milkweed host plants, nectar-rich flowers, and safe roosting … [Read more...]

Wilting Seedlings? It Could Be Damping-Off Disease

Published on January 31, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Seedlings prone to damping off disease.

If your indoor seedlings are wilting, bent, swollen, or turning brown, it may be damping-off disease. Learn about the causes, identification, and how to prevent it in the future. For more tips also … [Read more...]

Onion Sprouted in Your Kitchenโ€”Can You Grow It? Or Eat it?

Published on January 25, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Onion growing green sprouting stems.

It's common for onions to start sprouting in our kitchens. Discover why you might want to skip eating a sprouted onion and consider growing it instead. You can also grow your own ginger … [Read more...]

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