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Growing Zones for Avocados
Avocados thrive in warm climates and are typically grown in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11. Here are examples of U.S. states and territories that fall within these recommended growing …
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How to Position Indoor Garden Lights for the Best Results
One of the elements a garden needs to grow is a healthy amount of sunlight. That's easier said than done in some locations. Long winters, no space, or other conditions …
9 Advantages of Container Gardening Indoors and 5 Ways to Do It
We can't all have outdoor gardens. But we can all have gardens. And even though the majority of gardens are outdoors, there are some advantages of container gardening indoors, as …
Growing Hot Peppers From Seeds or Seedlings
Peppers are warm-season perennials that we treat as annuals. They have a long growing season—15 to 18 weeks after planting out—and cooler weather slows them down. You can start them …
Here Comes the Sun
In summer the sun sets due west of us over Lake Champlain and spends most of the afternoon shining in our kitchen windows—and, incidentally, spends the lion’s share of the …
Tip #2: Decide Whether to Grow Your Tomatoes from Seeds or Seedlings
Getting your tomato garden started every season includes the choice of how to grow your plants—from seeds or seedlings? Buying seedlings at your local nursery is quicker and easier, but …
Growing Eggplants from Seeds or Seedlings
You can grow eggplants from seeds or seedlings, and in the ground or in pots. In fact, if you live in a cooler climate, eggplants are happier in dark pots, …
Natural Light vs. Artificial Light: Which is Best for an Indoor Food Garden
It seems easy enough. When it comes to natural light vs. artificial light, we all know plants love sunlight. They soak up the sun's rays and turn them into the …
Growing Rhubarb from Seeds or Crowns/Splits/Sets/Divisions
You can grow rhubarb from seeds, but only pursue this path is you are especially patient—and you get your seeds from a reputable source. …
Growing Kale Plants in Containers
Kale is a great candidate for container gardening. It’s a prolific plant, but you should choose a cultivar that’s the right size for your space and have the kale close …
