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How to Increase Humidity For Houseplants (What Works)

Published on December 8, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collection of indoor tropical houseplants.

While popular tips to increase humidity for houseplants like using pebble trays and misting don't really help, there are things you can do to deal with dry indoor growing conditions. For more … [Read more...]

How to Grow Salad Greens Indoors at Home

Published on December 2, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Growing leafy greens indoors at home.

Learn how to grow leafy greens indoors at home. With simple supplies, fresh salad greens are quick and easy to grow any time of year. Of all the vegetables you can grow indoors, leafy greens are … [Read more...]

Homemade Peanut Butter Suet for Birds (Easy Recipe)

Published on November 28, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Mixing homemade peanut butter suet for wild birds.

This homemade peanut butter suet recipe feeds wild birds in the winter when food is scarce. It's a simple way to make suet without lard and well-loved by various birds including woodpeckers and … [Read more...]

Aloe Vera: How To Propagate New Plants From Pups

Published on November 20, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Aloe vera plants on table with small flower pots.

Propagating Aloe vera plants from pups is the easiest way to create new plants. Use these step-by-step instructions to transplant and grow pups from an existing plant. There are more plant … [Read more...]

Irresistible Reasons to Grow Poppies (Favorite Flower Pictures)

Published on November 10, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Close-up of giant red poppy in the garden.

If you love gorgeous flowers, consider growing poppies in your home garden. Blooming early in the growing season, they definitely steal the show. For more ideas, also see this list of fast-growing … [Read more...]

10 Vegetables That Grow in Winter (if You Start Early)

Published on November 9, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables including carrots, beets, and Swiss chard grown in a winter garden.

Many vegetables can be grown outdoors in winter, even in cold climates. Success comes down to choosing the right crops, starting on time, and using protection like frost cloths or cold … [Read more...]

How To Propagate Lilacs (Options For Home Gardeners)

Published on November 3, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

White lilacs in bloom.

There are four basic ways to propagate lilacs in your home garden to create new plants. Methods like growing from division and taking cuttings yield the quickest results. Our Lilac Growing Guide … [Read more...]

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