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10 Herbs You Can Grow In Water, In Your Kitchen

Most herbs will be satisfied to grow in water, however those engendered from cuttings are simpler to start in water. Seed-grown annuals such as cilantro, mustard, and dill are somewhat precarious on the grounds that you have to sow the seeds in soil or some other medium and after that move the seedlings to water. […]

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20 Lost Gardening Tips From 100 Years Ago

100 years ago Gallaher Ltd printed a short “How-To” series, with smart tips for emergency situations. The cards were distributed with packs of cigarettes. All the pictures bellow are part of the George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library. 1. How To Make a Potato Clamp Potatoes, onions, apples, beets, pears and flower bulbs or roots, […]

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10 Cheap & Easy DIY Greenhouses

$20 Greenhouse – Costing just $20, it doesn’t get a lot less expensive than this. Barn greenhouse – Ideal for a bigger more perpetual growing space, it can withstand the climate all year and will give you a lot of space to grow just about anything. Cheap pallet greenhouse – This frugal undertaking reuses beds […]

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7 Important Reasons To Use Cinnamon In Your Garden

Cinnamon is a fantastic spice for baking and cooking. But, did you know that you can use it in the garden also? Here are 6 important uses of cinnamon in the garden: 1. Protect seedlings from disease The anti-fungal properties in cinnamon, make it an awesome tool for protecting seedlings from decay and disease, otherwise called […]

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Why Do Houseplant Leaves Turn Brown On The Tips?

When houseplants get brown tips on their leaves, it’s generally an indication of poor watering habits. The best way to water a houseplant is to thoroughly flush it until water runs freely out the drainage holes. Shallow watering can cause brown tips on the leaves. But, brown tips are also an indication of lack of […]

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Why You Should Soak The Seeds Before Planting Them And How To Do It

Soaking seeds before planting is an old fashioned gardener’s trick that numerous new gardeners don’t know about. When you soak the seeds before planting, you can fundamentally diminish the amount of time it takes for a seed to grow. What happens to seeds when you soak them? Why should you soak your seeds? The short […]

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Organic Secret Trick To Grow The Most Beautiful Roses

Roses are a standout amongst the most wonderful flowers you can find in gardens all over the world. Yet the odds are you aren’t using this little organic trick to enable you to enjoy the most beautiful, vivid, plentiful roses! Epsom salt is a true fortune for organic gardeners. What can epsom salt do for […]

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6 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Houseplants

Keep your houseplants happy and healthy with these tips 1. Choosing the wrong plants You have to choose plants for the growing conditions in your region. Not all plants can develop inside and not every single indoor plant can develop anyplace you put them. Indoor plants have their own needs in order to thrive. The best […]