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DIY Recycled Containers for Seed Starting

10 DIY Recycled Containers for Seed Starting

2022-02-18
In: Gardening, Indoor Plants & Gardening
Tagged: How To

Starting plants from seeds is one of the easiest ways to save money gardening. Seeds, soil, and containers are a fraction of the cost of buying plants from a nursery. Plus, starting seeds indoors gives you a chance to extend the gardening season before spring weather has arrived. You canRead More →

Gifts for Houseplant Lovers

21 Unique Gifts for Houseplant Lovers

2022-01-25
In: Gifts for Gardeners, Indoor Plants & Gardening
Tagged: gifts, Houseplants

For some, houseplants are a way of life. You know the type: every shelf and windowsill is overflowing with lush green plants. While you can just get them another plant, there are plenty of other unique and practical gifts for houseplant lovers. We’ve gathered our favorite here. Who knows, youRead More →

How to Grow Herbs from Seeds - Complete Beginners Guide

How to Grow Herbs from Seeds – Complete Beginners Guide

2021-03-26
In: Gardening, Herbs, Indoor Plants & Gardening
Tagged: Gardening 101, Guide, How To

I love growing herbs. There’s nothing better than grabbing a pinch of fresh herbs from your garden for dinner. And herbs are the perfect plant to grow for gardeners of all experience levels–they’re super easy for beginners and the perfect addition to a vegetable patch for seasoned pros. Plus, mostRead More →

10 Houseplants Safe for Cats & Dogs

10 Houseplants Safe for Cats & Dogs

2019-07-13
In: Flowers, Indoor Plants & Gardening, Plants
Tagged: Houseplants

Being a gardener and a pet owner can be a tricky balancing act, especially when you want to bring your gardening indoors. Houseplants are great for brightening indoor spaces and helping to keep the air clean, but you don’t want to add them to your home if they’re dangerous forRead More →

How to Transplant Aloe Vera & Separate Pups

How to Transplant Aloe Vera & Separate Pups

2019-04-16
In: Indoor Plants & Gardening, Plants
Tagged: How To

Aloe Vera is a fantastic houseplant. It looks cool, is easy to care for, and it creates a gel that is super useful for skincare. If you’ve owned an aloe plant for a while, you’re probably wondering about what the procedure is to repot your plant or even propagate it.Read More →

Custom Urban Garden Sign Gifts for Gardeners

10 Gifts for Urban Gardeners & Container Gardening

2018-09-19
In: Container Gardening, Gifts for Gardeners, Indoor Plants & Gardening
Tagged: gifts, Urban Gardening

Urban gardeners are tight on space and make up for it with ingenuity and creativity. Often this means a lot of container gardening or growing plants and food indoors. Since their needs are different than gardeners planting in the ground, these suggestions are gifts for urban gardeners and anyone whoRead More →

All About Sprouts: Best Seed Sprouters & Growing Your Own

All About Sprouts: Best Seed Sprouters & Growing Your Own

2018-08-29
In: Indoor Plants & Gardening, Plants
Tagged: Guide, How To, Reviews, Urban Gardening

Sprouts are one of the easiest foods you can grow yourself. You can do it indoors, at any time of year, with minimal gear and no soil or garden required! They’re perfect to grow in the winter and are fantastic for urban gardeners and apartment dwellers who want something fresh.Read More →

Mushroom Growth Day 8

Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Farm Review

2018-06-11
In: Container Gardening, Gardening, Indoor Plants & Gardening, Plants, Vegetables
Tagged: Reviews, Urban Gardening

I love mushrooms. There aren’t many savory dishes that can’t be improved by adding mushrooms. But, it’s the one thing I didn’t have any experience growing myself. The whole process felt a little daunting, so when I saw that Back to the Roots sells mushroom growing kits that include everythingRead More →

The Best Orchid Pots & Containers for Repotting Orchids

The Best Orchid Pots & Containers for Repotting Orchids

2018-05-11
In: Flowers, Indoor Plants & Gardening, Plants

Orchids are a beloved plant for many gardeners because of their beautiful flowers. For some newbies, orchids can be intimidating because their care is different from other houseplants and flowers. If you received an orchid as a gift, impulse purchased one from the grocery or garden store, or have ownedRead More →

Herb Garden Gift Sets & Ideas

Herb Garden Gift Sets & Ideas

2017-09-15
In: Container Gardening, Gardening, Gifts for Gardeners, Herbs, Indoor Plants & Gardening
Tagged: gifts, Urban Gardening

Herbs are great. They’re easy to grow, indoors or out, and a great introduction to gardening for newbies. Not surprisingly, there are tons of gift sets and other herb-related gift ideas to give the gardener in your life. Whether they’re an old pro or a cook who is interested inRead More →

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