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Is Cinnamon A Natural Fungicide? Garden Uses & Folklore

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

Jar of cinnamon and seedlings in the garden.

Cinnamon is commonly recommended as a natural fungicide for gardeners wanting to avoid various fungal diseases. Let's look at whether there is any science to back up the claims and if it has other … [Read more...]

25 Creative DIY Plant Markers & Tags

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

Plants tags and markers for keeping tracks of plants in the garden.

There are all sorts of creative, low-cost ways to make your own plant tags, markers, and labels for the garden. Grab some art supplies and repurposed household items and get crafty. If you need … [Read more...]

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

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

Seedlings with a plant tag.

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

Testing seeds for viability and germination rates.

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 growing on squash 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

Fungus gnats jumping around houseplant soil.

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...]

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