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7 Winter-Busting Indoor Garden Projects to Lift Your Mood

Published on January 15, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Flower bulbs blooming indoors in winter.

Even if you don’t mind winter, as gardeners we can’t help but think ahead to those beautiful spring days when we can start getting our hands in the dirt again. I gathered these indoor projects to … [Read more...]

3 Quick Ways to Grow Christmas Cactus From Cuttings

Published on January 9, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Scissors and a Christmas cactus for propagation.

Growing Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) from cuttings is one of the easiest propagation methods. This also works for Thanksgiving and Easter holiday cactus plants. See how to take a section of leaf … [Read more...]

How to Make Poinsettias Rebloom as Houseplants

Published on December 6, 2021Last updated January 18, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Red, white, and pink poinsettia flowers.

Want to make your poinsettia rebloom? With proper care you can grow poinsettias indoors as houseplants year-round and use these tips to get them to bloom again. For more on popular houseplants, … [Read more...]

How to Grow an Avocado from Seed (Easy Method)

Published on December 5, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing an avocado plant from seed.

If you’ve been trying to root avocado seeds by suspending them over a glass of water with toothpicks, there is an easier way. I’ll show you a no-fuss way to root avocado pits to create new … [Read more...]

How to Care for Christmas Cactus as a Houseplant Year-round

Published on December 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Holiday cactus with reddish-pink flowers.

Use these tips to ensure your Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Easter cactus thrives year-round and blooms again for the holiday season. If you want to ID your plant, see How to Tell the Difference … [Read more...]

How to Clone Orchids With Keiki Paste (Propagate New Plants)

Published on November 2, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pink orchid flowers

Want to propagate orchid plants from the ones you have? Use these instructions to grow new baby orchids using keiki paste. If you are new to growing orchids, this has helpful tips for beginners. … [Read more...]

How To Care For Pineapple As a Houseplant

Published on September 19, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Growing pineapple as a houseplant in a container.

These tips share how to grow pineapple (Ananas comosus) as a potted plant in your home with the right light, soil, water, and fertilizer. You can also keep the container outdoors during the summer or … [Read more...]

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