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Onion Sprouted in Your Kitchenโ€”Can You Grow It? Or Eat it?

Published on January 25, 2024 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Onion growing green sprouting stems.

It's common for onions to start sprouting in our kitchens. Discover why you might want to skip eating a sprouted onion and consider growing it instead. You can also grow your own ginger … [Read more...]

Simplify Your Houseplant Care with This Easy Tagging System

Published on October 26, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Houseplants with color coded tags.

This simple tagging system takes the guesswork out of houseplant care. Instead of trying to remember what each plant needs, use custom tags to make routine watering and care a breeze. For more on … [Read more...]

How to Make African Violets Bloom & Rebloom

Published on September 4, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Deep purple African violet in bloom.

Getting your African violet to bloom indoors requires adequate light, water, the right lightweight potting mix, available nutrients, and a moderate room temperature. With the right conditions, new … [Read more...]

How & When to Bring Plants Inside: Timing & Debugging Tips

Published on July 3, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Preparing a potted plant for life indoors by removing any bugs from the stems and leaves.

Want to bring plants indoors without the bugs? Find out the best way to debug your plants along with the recommended timing and temperatures for a smooth transition. If you want to keep a small … [Read more...]

How Often Should You Water Houseplants?

Published on June 19, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Watering can, water droplets, and houseplant.

Use these tips to create the right watering routine for your indoor plants. How often they need water will vary by type of plant, size, season, and more. If you are going away, this has tips for … [Read more...]

How to Force Flower Bulbs Indoors Any Time of Year

Published on May 26, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Purple flowering bulbs blooming indoors.

You can enjoy flowers indoors any time of year by forcing flower bulbs like tulips, paperwhites, daffodils, and hyacinth. Use the handy planting charts to ensure the flowers open just in time for … [Read more...]

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...]

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