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DIY Plant Tags For Indoor Seed Starting (Easy, Reliable)

Published on March 25, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

DIY plant tags for seedlings.

When sowing seeds or propagating plants indoors, we need simple, easy-to-create, reliable tags or labels to keep track of everything. Find out the cheap and easy writing tools and tags gardeners like … [Read more...]

Let’s Celebrate National Gardening Day (April 14)

Published on March 23, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pink and purples flowers in a garden.

In celebration of National Gardening Day (April 14 - #NationalGardeningDay), we are featuring some new garden books to spark your creativity. Discover new favorites, and, best of all, dig in, and … [Read more...]

How To Check If Seeds Are Viable (Home Germination Test)

Published on March 16, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Seed packets ready for germination tests.

If you want to be sure your seeds will grow, it’s worthwhile to do a germination test first to confirm they are viable (will sprout) and find out the expected germination rate. This is particularly … [Read more...]

Powdery Mildew In Home Gardens (What to Do)

Published on March 14, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Powdery mildew on plant leaves.

Powdery mildew is a common garden problem affecting flowering plants including fruits and vegetables. It is fairly easy to identify based on the gray-white powder that forms on leaves and stems. While … [Read more...]

How To Deal With Fungus Gnats On Houseplants (What Works)

Published on March 7, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Houseplant with fungus gnats flying around.

Fungus gnats are tiny flying insects that resemble mosquitoes and lay eggs in potting soil. If you find them around your houseplants there are several things you can do both to stop them and prevent … [Read more...]

Best Ways to Store Seeds at Home (Fridge & Other Options)

Published on March 3, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Packets of garden seeds ready for storage.

What are the best ways to store garden seeds in our homes? Is the fridge a good option? Let's look at the conditions seeds need to remain dormant yet viable for future sowing. If you are new to … [Read more...]

How to Remove Weeds with a Steam Machine (Video & Photos)

Published on February 28, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Steam cleaning machine

If you have stubborn weeds growing between bricks on a patio or a stone pathway, a steam machine is an alternative solution to applying herbicides or spending countless hours trying to pry the weeds … [Read more...]

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