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How to Make African Violets Bloom & Rebloom

Published on September 4, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Deep purple African violet in bloom.

Getting your African violet to bloom indoors requires adequate light, water, the right lightweight potting mix, available nutrients, and a moderate room temperature. With the right conditions, new … [Read more...]

How to Grow Sweet Pea Flowers & What to Avoid

Published on August 30, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pink sweet pea flowers growing in the garden.

Use these tips to grow sweet pea flowers (Lathyrus odoratus) from seed in your garden in spring or a greenhouse in fall. With the right growing conditions and care, these old-fashioned flowers will … [Read more...]

Halloween Costume Ideas With Garden & Nature Themes

Published on August 24, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Halloween collage with crow, bat, cat, pumpkin, and spooky tree.

Halloween costume ideas for gardeners and nature loversโ€”plants, animals, weather, and garden humor from Etsy, Amazon, or your own DIY creations. If you are decorating for Halloween and want a … [Read more...]

Seed Storage: Top Tips For Storing Seeds at Home

Published on August 18, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Seeds stored in mason jar and in plastic photo cases.

Use these tips to store your seeds at home and keep them viable as long as possible. There are lots of options using an assortment of containers so long as the seeds are kept cool and dry. Need to … [Read more...]

25 Vegetables You Can Grow in Shade

Published on July 11, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in part shade.

Forget the old-fashioned advice that you need full sun to grow a vegetable garden. There are lots of crops like broccoli, beans, and spinach that can grow just fine with part-sun or shade during the … [Read more...]

How to Test Seeds For Germination (Paper Towel Test)

Published on July 6, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Testing seeds for viability and germination rates.

Curious whether your seeds are still viable? This simple paper towel test shows which seeds will germinate along with anticipatedย germination rates ahead of planting time. For seed starting … [Read more...]

25 Fruits That Ripen After Picking (& Those That Don’t)

Published on July 4, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Fruits that can and cannot ripen after picking.

While some fruits can ripen after picking, others will not. Whether homegrown or from the grocery store, use these lists to know which unripe or nearly-ripe fruits can ripen or sweeten on your kitchen … [Read more...]

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