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How To Sprout Ginger Root (& Indoor Growing Tips)

Published on July 9, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Collage showing steps to sprout ginger root.

Want to grow ginger root from the grocery store? Follow this step-by-step guide to propagate rhizomes at home and successfully grow your own ginger plant. You can also grow your own avocado plant … [Read more...]

How to Grow an Avocado from Seed (Easy Method)

Published on July 1, 2026 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Growing avocado from seed

Forget toothpicks! Try this easy, no-fuss method to root avocado pits. It takes little effort and lets you see exactly which ones will germinate before potting. Once you've got your seeds … [Read more...]

How to Grow Mango from Seed (Easy Method)

Published on December 30, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Mango seed, mango fruit, and mango plant.

This easy guide shows how to germinate a mango seed found inside any mango fruit and start growing your own mango plant at home. You can also grow an avocado from seed using the same … [Read more...]

7 Winter-Busting Indoor Garden Projects to Lift Your Mood

Published on December 6, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Red Amaryllis bulbs in bloom.

These indoor garden projects bring a bit of growing season indoors and help bridge the gap until spring arrives. This is also a good time to prepare Christmas cactus and poinsettias for … [Read more...]

How to Rebloom Poinsettias Year After Year

Published on December 1, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pink poinsettia in bloom.

Use these monthly tips to grow your poinsettia as a houseplant year-round and help it rebloom in time for the next holiday season. For more on popular houseplants, see How to Grow … [Read more...]

5 Common Houseplant Myths That Seem Trueโ€”but Arenโ€™t

Published on September 10, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Rootbound asparagus ferns by a windowsill.

Do houseplants purify air? Should you water on a schedule? Find out which common care tips miss the markโ€”and what your plants really need instead. If you need more tips, this is my system for … [Read more...]

How to Root Pothos Cuttings

Published on June 11, 2025Last updated September 2, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pothos plant cuttings.

This simple tutorial shows how to take cuttings from your pothos houseplant (Epipremnum aureum) and root them for new plants. There are also practical tips for How to Grow African Violets From … [Read more...]

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