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12 Odd But Useful Garden Tips & Solutions

Published on March 1, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Roll of paper towel and seeds germinating.

It is so satisfying when a garden tip is simple yet solves a problem or makes things easier. Have a look at these ideas and see what could help with your gardening. For more helpful solutions also … [Read more...]

How to Harvest & Dry Herbs For Seasonings & Tea

Published on February 23, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Drying herbs for making tea.

Learn how to make herbal tea by drying leaves from common herbs. Use air-drying or kitchen tools to speed up the process and enjoy homemade tea. For more plant options, see 60 Plants To Grow For … [Read more...]

12 Practical & Surprising Ways to Use a Greenhouse Year-Round

Published on February 13, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Unheated greenhouse in cold weather.

If a greenhouse is on your garden wish list, it's helpful to know what to expect. In cold climates, unheated greenhouses have different uses at each time of year. Learn the pros and cons along with … [Read more...]

How to Speed Up Seed Germination

Published on February 8, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Seed packets, clock, and seedlings.

Use these tips to make seeds started indoors germinate faster. While you canโ€™t change a seed's nature, you can use household hacks to provide optimum conditions for quicker sprouting. Also, see … [Read more...]

How to Grow Alliums That Light Up Spring & Feed Pollinators

Published on January 20, 2023 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Purple allium flowers with bee.

Plant giant ornamental allium bulbs in fall for bold spring blooms that feed bees and add gorgeous pops of color to your garden. This is part of my Best Flowering Plants for a Cottage-Style … [Read more...]

How To Grow Rosemary From Cuttings (Indoors or Outdoors)

Published on August 14, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Rosemary cuttings planted in a flower pot.

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to take cuttings from rosemary plants and grow them into new plants. These propagation tips work indoors or outdoors and the process takes 4 to 8 weeks. This … [Read more...]

Creative Ways to Grow & Display Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Published on July 14, 2022 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Flower pot with green sweet potato vine and flowering annuals.

Sweet potato vine is easy to grow and perfect for adding bold, trailing foliage to pots, baskets, or garden beds. It's also easy to propagate and overwinter. How to grow sweet potato vine from … [Read more...]

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