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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...]

Growing Softwood Cuttings: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Published on January 23, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Diagram showing how to take softwood cuttings and plant them in potting mix.

Use softwood cuttings to propagate new plants from favorite annuals and perennials. Includes recommended plants and detailed step-by-step instructions. In late fall and winter, you can root older … [Read more...]

DIY Succulent Wall Planter (Living Picture Frame Art)

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

Framed succulent garden art project.

Transform a picture frame into a succulent wall planter with these step-by-step instructions. Make living garden art with your favorite Sempervivums. This tutorial is from the book,ย Gardening on a … [Read more...]

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