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Growing Tomatoes From Seeds: The Complete Guide

Growing Tomatoes

One of the best things about vegetable gardening is eating a homegrown tomato. And when you’re growing tomatoes from seeds, you get to choose from hundreds of varieties of tomato plants. If indulging in homegrown tomatoes is the goal, then starting tomatoes from seed is the best way to get there. Starting tomato seeds indoors allows you to control the…
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10 Reasons Your Houseplants Are Dying

Houseplants

If you’ve ever struggled to keep a houseplant alive, here are some reasons that could explain why your plants are not thriving. The truth is most people overcomplicate keeping houseplants happy and healthy. While there are some plants that are super temperamental, many plants really don’t want a lot of fussing over them. So if you think you have a…
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What You Need To Know About The Hair On Your Tomato Plant

Growing Tomatoes

Have you ever noticed the little hairs on tomato plants? Some varieties look downright fuzzy and others have just a few sparse hairs. There has been much study about why a tomato plant has hair, and we now understand that these fuzzy strands that look like hair have a very important role for the tomato plant. Ready to grow your own hairy tomatoes…
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10 Unique Snake Plant Varieties You’ll Want To Grow

Houseplants

Snake plants are very popular with houseplant enthusiasts and for good reason. They’re quite easy to grow and tolerate a variety of lighting and watering conditions. We’re most familiar with the snake plant referred to as mother-in-law’s tongue. It has sturdy green foliage and is commonly between 3 inches and 3 feet tall. It’s a fast-growing plant if given appropriate…
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11 Things You Shouldn’t Do On World Naked Gardening Day

Gardening

The first Saturday in May is World Naked Gardening Day. This year, it falls on May 6, 2023 and if you’re thinking of celebrating, here’s a bit of advice from people who’ve done it before. While we should all be proud of our bodies, it’s not always appropriate to parade around in our birthday suits. If you choose to indulge…
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