3 Ways to Grow Edible Flowers Indoors
Remember dinner parties? Sigh. Me too. I’m optimistic that they’re making a comeback soon, though and I want to be ready. I was looking for different ways to level up …
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The Best Seed-Starting Methods for Max Germination
When it comes to seed starting, there are a variety of different methods that you can use depending on your preferences and the types of seeds you want to start. …
How to Make Your Cherries Bigger and Grow Faster
I adore cherries. I remember one of the first times as a child that I pulled a fresh, ripe cherry from a tree and plopped it in my mouth. To …
7 Benefits of Fish Fertilizer for Tomatoes and Other Vegetables
We know fish has plenty of proteins and oils that are good for us, but is fish fertilizer good for our plants? Sometimes it's hard to look beyond the marketing …
10 Care Tips for Keeping Indoor Citrus Trees Alive in the Winter and Beyond
Your indoor citrus trees have a thing or two to say about your relationship. Don't take this the wrong way; they appreciate what you do for them. But unless you …
7 Tips for Cloning Fruit Trees to Expand Your Orchard for Free
When I hear the word “clone” I either think of Dolly the sheep or binge-watching Battlestar Gallactica. But cloning fruit trees is neither of those things and it shouldn’t be …
Is Cow Manure Fertilizer Safe for Vegetable Gardens?
If you've ever driven through farm country at the right time, you're already somewhat familiar with cow manure fertilizer. That's one of those rare times in life where I think …
How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Indoor Herbs
Let’s talk about fertilizer. When I bought my first home and decided I wanted to start my first garden (mostly in containers), I bought a lot of Miracle Grow potting …
How to Grow Tropical Fruit Plants in Any Zone
I don't know about you, but when I think about tropical fruit plants, my home in western Massachusetts isn't the place that comes to mind. Not even close. I bet …
Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Pumpkins
Pumpkins like to feel the sun. All day. As you set up a spot for your pumpkin vines, look for space that gets full sun. If your garden climate is …
