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

Published on January 1, 2026 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing vegetables indoors at home.

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 Mango from Seed (Easy Method)

Published on December 30, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Mango seed, mango fruit, and mango plant.

This easy guide shows how to germinate a mango seed found inside any mango fruit and start growing your own mango plant at home. You can also grow an avocado from seed using the same … [Read more...]

25 Creative Ways to Reuse Christmas Trees

Published on December 29, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Old Christmas tree ready for reuse.

If you want to upcycle or recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays, there are all sorts of crafts and decorations to make from the wood, branches, and twigs for your home and garden. For … [Read more...]

What to Prune in Winter (Trees, Shrubs, & Vines)

Published on December 22, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand holding tree lopper pruners in a snowy winter garden.

There are many trees and shrubs to prune in late winter while the plants are still dormant and before the warmer weather returns. I’ve included a plant checklist to save for future … [Read more...]

The Impossible Tale of a Wedding Ring Lost in a Swamp

Published on December 14, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Wedding ring on a hook.

On a family outing, my husband’s wedding ring flew off his finger and landed on a reed in a muddy swamp. What happened next still seems impossible all these years later. If you enjoy my personal … [Read more...]

Popular Garden Myths We’ve All Fallen For

Published on December 11, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of popular garden myths.

Garden myths spread fast, yet many are rooted in old folklore, not facts. See why popular fixes like Epsom salt and household remedies may do more harm than good. You can avoid a lot of … [Read more...]

How to Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater (& Tell If It’s Possible)

Published on December 11, 2025 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sweater shrunken in the dryer now ready to be returned to original size.

Shrunk your favorite wool sweater? These tips from fiber expert Kristi Porter may help you gently un-shrink and reshape it back to size. This post will show you how to assess the damage, and … [Read more...]

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