Jan 30, 2021
We're heading into peak seed-starting season in this part of the world. If you haven't started seeds indoors before, this is a great year to start -- and now is the time to get ready.
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Jan 27, 2021
Manure from different animals is a popular addition to garden soil but you'll also hear a lot of warnings about its use. And what about using waste from your pets?
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Jan 21, 2021
Have you heard the one about how you can tell a female bell pepper from a male? Well, that one's just a myth -- fruit isn't male or female. But plants can be.
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Jan 16, 2021
It's very different from what we do with plants growing outdoors in the soil. With houseplants, it's all on us to make sure that the essential nutrients are available.
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Jan 11, 2021
Stratification is a technique used to give dormant seeds the experience of changing seasons even when they've only gone from a drawer into our fridge.
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